In the UK, my quarterly power bill in the winter is normally around £350/£400. Due to the hike in prices, my estimated bill for this quarter is going to be £1200. I literally can't pay that. Therefore, no heating for me!
It really is ridiculous how many of us are in this situation.
@Florence Yep, I worked out that gas for a quarter would currently cost me £1200 *just for heating* (not counting hot water). That does not include electricity, and that would be keeping the house at 15C for two hours per day. Crazy.
@homebird Totally correct. Even if I use electric heaters (which ARE a little cheaper) it makes hardly any difference.
@homebird Exactly, My lack of mobility also makes me colder and you MUST be careful, it can be dangerous. I nearly got hypothermia the other day (truthfully) had to be taken to hospital so they could warm me up! It's almost farce.
@Florence I believe you! They haven't a clue, have they?
@homebird Nope. Except, i think they probably DO, they just don't care.
@Florence I too am disabled. So cannot walk/ exercise to warm myself up. You would think that being on disability, all this would be a lot more affordable, but no. I sit on my bed most of the day with a hot water bottle in the bed - does not do my back any good at all but at least it keeps the chill off. Gotta do what you gotta do!