Scots have been told to cut back on their energy use following the announcement of the price cap by 80 per cent earlier today. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said earlier this week that people should continue using as much gas and electricity as they want, however he has now performed a u-turn.
Regulator Ofgem announced this morning that the energy price cap will increase from the current £1,971 to £3,549 from October 1.
Zahawi was asked if people should start reducing their energy use, he replied: "The reality is that we should all look at our energy consumption. It is a difficult time. There is war on our continent. Very few people anticipated war. Wars happen in far-flung places. It is now here with us. We have to remain resilient. My responsibility is to deliver that help."
