Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Energy prices are once again being driven by instability in global fossil fuel markets and households are being left exposed to the consequences.
“Millions of families are still recovering from the last energy crisis, with record levels of energy debt and many already struggling to afford today’s bills. Without action, another price spike could push even more households into fuel poverty.
“We support calls for the Government to convene a taskforce and prepare an emergency energy support framework that can protect those most at risk while prices remain volatile. That means targeted bill support, more help for households using LPG, heating oil and heat networks, plus urgent action to tackle the legacy of energy debt.
“But this crisis also reinforces the long-term lesson: as long as the UK remains dependent on expensive oil and gas, households will remain exposed to global shocks. That means we need action to bring down energy usage via building upgrades as well as action to bring down electricity prices through market reform and more renewables.”
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