People start to cut back on gas and electricity as high costs start to bite 👉 Office for National Statistics says there is “anecdotal evidence” to suggest households are cutting back on energy use
ByHouseholds are starting to cut back on energy use amid soaring prices for electricity and gas, according to the Office for National Statistics ., as huge price increases and hot weather dampened demand for power from households.
The statistics body said “anecdotal evidence” from the Government suggests people may have already cut back on electricity use in response to rising bills, with demand for power down 2.3 per cent in July compared to the same time last year.under the energy price cap and are set to rise again in October, fuelled by a global shortage of gas.
“Anecdotal evidence suggests that there may be some signs of changes in consumer behaviour and lower demand in response to increased prices,” the ONS said.
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