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Analysis-Sweden's cost of living crisis spooks voters ahead of election

With its robust welfare provisions and green energy mix, wealthy Sweden should be better placed than most countries in Europe to withstand the energy-driven cost of living crisis battering the continent.

Reuters · Sep 2, 2022

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food

Three western Balkan states agreed to form a joint commission to help each other cope with the threat of energy and food shortages this winter due to ongoing crises amid the war in Ukraine, Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia said on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 2, 2022

Bord Gais Energy confirm substantial price hike in gas and electricity bills

The company has announced an increase of 39% on residential gas bills and 34% on electricity bills

Dublin Live · Sep 2, 2022

Cork hotel charged over €18,000 for one month of electricity as prices continue to soar

The 66-room Celtic Ross Hotel is already trying to cope with skyrocketing prices and revealed the July bill came in at €18,262

Irish Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Woman reliant on electric wheelchair says disabled need more Government help

Anastasia Tempest, who has cerebral palsy, said she cannot reduce her electricity bills as she is relies on her electric wheelchair.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Clever dad slashes energy bill by replacing one appliance that ‘eats electricity’

He calculated which appliances were guzzling electricity in order to manage his spending

Dublin Live · Sep 2, 2022

Devastated Scottish salon owner handed energy price hike of more than 300%

Jodi Hain will now have to fork out an eye-watering £6720 for electricity alone at the Something Different Hairdressers.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 2, 2022

Scots salon in haircut price hike warning as energy bill soars by more than £5k a year

Jodi Hain will now have to fork out an eye-watering £6720 for electricity alone at the Something Different Hairdressers in Guardbridge, Fife, as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

Boris Johnson criticised for suggesting people buy £20 kettle to save £10 in electricity bills

‘A clear plan to take bills down from £3,549 to £3,539’

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Eight in 10 parents worried about paying gas and electricity bills – poll

Around two-thirds of parents also said they were concerned about meeting food and fuel costs.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022