Pensioners express concern over cost of heating
Older Britons are becoming increasingly concerned about the effect that higher gas prices will have on their health.
As prices have been upped by companies including British Gas and EDF Energy recently and with rumours of further price rises from September, the situation is becoming increasingly worrying for Britain's pensioners.
"People just end up turning their heating down because they are worried about the cost," 85-year-old Henry Leach told the Oxford Mail.
"I am being forced to use my microwave rather than my oven, just to save on energy costs."
Another 68-year-old Oxford resident said older people are constantly aware of how much their heating is costing them because of the limited financial capabilities they have.
Winsome James told the newspaper: "I fear the price increases will mean more elderly people choose to reduce their heating even further and more people will die."
© Adfero Ltd
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