Carol Travis, 73, says she will have to reduce her energy usage this winter due to soaring prices
A terminally ill woman from Nottinghamshire says she will have to cut back on gas and electricity usage this winter due to soaring costs.
Carol Travis, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, was diagnosed with throat cancer in January after her weight began to drop. She said she was "really worried" about paying for her heating this winter after it was announced the average UK energy bill would increase to £3,549.Ms Travis feels the cold due to her illness and relies on central heating and an electric fire to stay warm.
She currently lives off £232.30 a week and is left with £30 after paying for utilities, rent and food.
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