One third of all Scots living in fuel poverty

One third of all Scots living in fuel poverty - The Daily Record

There are too many charges for the poor. A pre payment meter costs money to be fitted and there is a weekly charge. Now people on pre payment must pay up front for electricity so the companies get their money prior to even selling the products of Gas and electricity. Then they want a standing charge for pipe infrastructure costs.

So a fiver for a prepayment card gets very little heat until the charges are paid then the ratio tilts.

You would think that pre payment folk would get the best deal when in fact they get the worst one.

Go back onto payment by bill then I hear you shout. Sure all you need is the cost to take the meter out about £60 and a £200 deposit up front so if you are on a meter then you are captive.