Research by the Welsh Liberal Democrats has revealed the areas in Wales set to be hardest hit by the crippling energy price hike announced by Ofgem today. This news comes as Ofgem have announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap, with average bills reaching nearly £2,000. Average energy bills per household are expected to rise by £970 in some areas, according to analysis of ONS data by the party. The worst hit local authority areas include Ceredigion (£972), Gwynedd (£904), Carmarthenshire (£853) and Powys (£848). Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds, who represents 5/6 of the worst hit areas through the Mid & West Wales Region in the Senedd, has stated that the figures show the “absolute energy bill nightmare” being faced by families across Wales while oil and gas firms are making record profits. The Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling for a windfall tax on the super profits of gas and oil producers and traders to fund s...
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