Scotland has recorded a significant drop in fuel poverty levels as falling energy prices helped ease pressure on households, according to new figures released by Scotland's Chief Statistician.
Scottish House Condition Survey
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More than a third of all households in Scotland are estimated to have spent at least 10% of their incomes after housing costs on keeping their homes warm, according to the latest Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS) for 2023.
Fuel poverty rates in Scotland increased to 31% of all households in 2022, of which more than 18% were in extreme fuel poverty, the latest Scottish House Condition Survey has found.