I'm struggling to understand the fuel cost issues and all the statements of gloom and doom.

In 2018 we paid Scottish Power about £220 pcm for gas and electricity: we have a large house and don't scrimp on the use of Electricity. .

Since then nothing has changed, other than replacing 25 year old double glazed windows earlier this year and switching to Octopus in March this year: I maintained the monthly £220.00 payments until Octopus put me on a "payment holiday" in June because my balance was more than 3 months average use.

Last month our Gas and Electricity cost £293.33, less £66.00 grant = £231.33, hardly a significant increase. When the next bill comes in we will have, including the Government Grant, £243 in the account.So I'll reset the monthly payment back to £220.00 - we spend more on petrol for the 3 cars.

Can anyone explain why I'm not spending much more than 4 years ago for heating and power?

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...