Majority still concerned about energy bills

Despite the fact that the country has had a reasonably mild winter up until now, the vast majority of consumers in the UK are still concerned about being able to afford their energy bills.

During 2011, energy prices in the UK rose by an average of 21 per cent, according to uSwitch, and this meant that 83 per cent of the British public have cut their energy spend to compensate.

Furthermore, 75 per cent have kept the house cold at some point in order that they do not overspend on heating costs.

Ann Robinson, director of consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, said: "The only saviour has been the exceptionally mild winter we have seen this year. This has allowed many to cut back, turn down or switch off without feeling the full brunt of winter cold. But what happens next year?"

Recently, many of the big energy companies have reduced their energy prices again, with EDF being the first of the Big Six to do so.

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