Scotland facing ‘tsunami of fuel poverty’ warns First Minister

Scotland facing ‘tsunami of fuel poverty’ warns First Minister

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scotland faces a “tsunami of fuel poverty” as energy bills are set to increase again in October.

The next price cap increase will take effect and could add another £629 a year to average bills, according to Cornwall Insight, on top of the £700 increase seen in April.

Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow, Ms Sturgeon set out the need for “immediate action” to address the crisis.