Scots who claim Universal Credit could see the value of their benefits wiped out if they use prepayment meters to heat their homes, a charity has warned.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) said the soaring cost of energy was being hardest felt by the 470,000 households who pay for their gas and electricity in advance.
Estimates from the Fuel Bank Foundation suggest monthly payments for prepayment customers could hit £595 per month - more than the standard allowance of Universal Credit across a range of claimant types.
