Brits turning to burning wood in an effort to combat soaring energy costs have had a nasty surprise. The price of kiln-dried logs has soared by 50% in just the last 12 months.
The logs are available to buy in many supermarkets including Tesco and Asda and can be used in wood burners. Since Russia's attenmpted invasion of Ukraine, there has been a 300% increase in interest in wood-burning stoves and the kiln-dried logs that heat them, according to price intelligence company Skuuudle.
This shortage of wood has fuelled the price jump, along with the sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices making shipping more expensive.
