An overwhelming majority of Brits believe energy companies should be temporarily nationalised if they can't slash bills - including 72% of Tory voters, surprise polling shows.
Labour's plan to freeze the energy price cap until April is also hugely popular among the public - raising awkward questions for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
A poll released by campaign group 38 Degrees found 86% of the public and 85% Tory voters, are in favour of keeping the cap at its current level of £1,971 - amid bleak forecasts it could otherwise reach £5,500 in the spring.