A new report reveals over 27,000 households (18.9%) in Shropshire are living in fuel poverty, a growing concern as temperatures drop. The report, published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, highlights the national issue with 3.18 million households (13.1%) in England facing fuel poverty. OFTEC, a trade association, analyzed the data, emphasizing the increasing number of households struggling to afford heating bills. Malcolm Farrow from OFTEC expresses deep worry about the situation and encourages households to seek available financial support.
A new report has revealed over 27,000 households in Shropshire are living in fuel poverty as concerns grow amid falling temperatures over winter.The findings, published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for the year 2022, show that in England as a whole 3.18million households are fuel poor.
The data has been analysed by the trade association OFTEC, highlighting the growing number of households struggling to pay their heating bills.
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