Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Sky-high energy prices pushed 100,000 more households into fuel poverty last year, but the situation could have been much worse without political intervention.
“The Government has taken a universal approach with its support measures so far to ensure that no one falls through the cracks and misses out.
“However, this has come at a cost. Many households received a helping hand even if they didn’t need it, and for those in most need, it wasn't always enough.
“The energy crisis has demonstrated how vital it is that the UK’s most vulnerable customers are protected.
“The Energy Bill Support prevented 350,000 additional people falling into fuel poverty, but the Government must not take its eye off the ball. Energy prices remain high and falling wholesale prices are not yet being passed down to consumers through fixed deals or the Energy Price Guarantee.
“In the longer term more targeted support for the vulnerable is crucial, which could include an energy social tariff for those who need it most.”
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
