Energy consumers in north Scotland urged ‘don’t panic’ as bills set to soar

Energy consumers in north Scotland urged ‘don’t panic’ as bills set to soar

Soaring gas prices caused the demise of a raft of energy suppliers in 2021 and will likely lead to a “crisis” rise in household bills next year, industry experts have warned.

And while gas prices have declined after hitting record levels last week, there have been fresh warnings for Scots as experts predict continued volatility into 2022.

The unwelcome news that annual average energy bills could go as high as £2,240 come as people across the UK are being hit by a cost-of-living crisis which has also seen the cost of food and other goods to increase.