What is fuel poverty and who does it affect?
Many people in Scotland are impacted by the effects of fuel poverty. Below are the latest figures for the number of Scottish households experiencing fuel poverty.Explore key facts of fuel poverty in Scotland
Many people in society are affected, but here are some examples.
31%
It’s estimated that 31% of households in Scotland are currently living in fuel poverty.
20%
It’s estimated that 20% of all households in Scotland are currently living in extreme fuel poverty.
38%
The cost of living crisis and spiralling energy prices have driven an increase of 38% in Scottish households living in fuel poverty since 2019.
Useful Links
The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel understands the difficulties that many are facing with their fuel bills, especially in the context of the wider cost of living crisis.
There is a wide range of support available, and we have provided a list of useful links to some of these resources.
Our Publications
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Letter to Ofgem
The Chair of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel writes to Ofgem seeking assurance that issues with the energy supply to new and existing social housing will be resolved.
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Initial Advice to Scottish Government
The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel give initial advice to the Scottish Government on immediate actions which can be taken to alleviate the impact of escalating energy prices on those suffering fuel poverty.