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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Shetland Council warns 96% of islanders could be pushed into fuel poverty

PA Wire

Around 96% of households in the Shetland Islands are expected to be plunged into fuel poverty – and local leaders say the UK government must step in to help.

An analysis by the Shetland Islands Council suggests households would need to bring in £104,000 a year to avoid fuel poverty, when a household spends ten or more per cent of their household income on energy costs.

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