The vast majority of Scots are worried about the soaring costs of energy on household budgets despite SNP ministers promising measures to help.
Some 84 per cent of adults north of the border told YouGov pollsters they were concerned about the huge rise in electricity and gas prices set for April, with almost half told the Citizens Advice Scotland (Cas) survey they were very concerned.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes has been forced to defend the package of support to help with the cost of living crisis against criticism that it does not target Scots most in need.
