Microwaves have long been associated with drab 1980s cooking, unsightly additions to home kitchens and unhealthy ready meals. But with energy costs soaring, they are sparking increasing interest for their ability to cook food efficiently – and cheaply.
Recent research by the energy company Utilita suggests that microwaves are the cheapest way to cook, costing only 8p a day to use, or £30 annually, compared with 33p a day to run a gas cooker, adding up to £120 over 12 months, based on an estimated daily use of 43 minutes.
