Gas prices rising by 4 or more times the rate of inflation again.
Electricity prices rising as well (UK produces 40% of electricity from Gas). Inflation to follow no doubt and then rising interest rates, recession etc.
At least I cut my gas used by installing an electric shower and putting in cavity wall insulation and double glazing. Saved £200 last winter.
I'm now looking to cut my gas use even further. At least with electricity there are other sources and eventually the price won't be linked to the ever increasing gas cost.
It's just a question of how much economic pain we have to go through before the country wakes up and takes real action to secure local renewable energy supplies. It won't be from this government or any of the current alternatives - they are only interested in the next election.
Heat pumps are the way to go. Not all take their heat from the ground (the air will do unless it is really cold).
tregeddow
Hurrah, the government has finally woken up to the fact we don't want more nuclear power if we can help it, and we can't rely on dodgy supplies of foreign gas for our electricity.
Eyesores they may be but masses of offshore wind farms are the way to go. They are actually quite pretty in comparison to many power stations.