Fuel poverty is a year-round problem, charity warns

Citizens Advice Scotland warns that fuel poverty is a year-round issue affecting people even in warmer months, with an increase in energy debt. As gas and electricity prices rise by 2% following Ofgem's cap announcement, more households struggle to pay bills, leading to cold homes and food insecurity. Urgent government, regulator, and energy company interventions are needed to address the broken energy market, implement a social tariff, and tackle energy debt relief for vulnerable households.