Citizens Advice Scotland says energy bill rises are driving demand for advice about food affordability.
Regulator Ofgem is expected to announce an increase to the energy price cap this week, bringing average annual household bills to £2,800.She also said the renationalisation of energy companies should be an option.
The latest CAS quarterly cost of living analysis, which looks at the demand for advice, noted "significant growth" for demand for cost of living related advice within areas such as utilities and food insecurity. "Let's be absolutely clear what that means - some people face the prospect of freezing or starving this winter."He added: "We are seeing these issues before a toxic cocktail this winter of soaring energy bills, growing inflation and higher interest rates.
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