Pensioners across the UK are scrambling to purchase heat-saving equipment as the government prepares to cut winter fuel payments for millions, leading to a noticeable surge in DIY store sales.
The typical household energy bill will increase by £149 starting October 1, totaling £1,717, coinciding with the government's scrapping of winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners.
Richard Lim from Retail Economics noted, 'It makes logical sense for people who were expecting this winter fuel allowance to try to seek alternatives to reduce their energy bills.'
Caroline Abrahams from Age UK highlights that, 'We're hearing very worrying comments about how older people are frightened for the months ahead and plan to ration their heating this winter.'
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