British Gas prices up 9.2%
Energy giant British Gas said electricity and gas prices will rise by 10.4% and 8.4% respectively from November 23.
British Gas 'brave' to host Q&A on day of price hike
British Gas are "brave" for hosting an online question and answer forum on the day of their latest price hike, consumer group Which? said.
Twitter users have already been sending messages to the company, before the session has even begun.
One user posted a picture of an old woman wrapped in blankets and huddled next to a heater, writing: "Do images like this help you sleep at night Bertie?".
Another said: "Hey @BritishGas how many vulnerable people do you think you will push into fuel poverty whilst continuing to make billions in profit?".
Tweeter Alan Gibbs added: "My parents 89 & 82 want to know more about the early signs of hypothermia, especially with the winter coming on."
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Customers vent anger as British Gas hikes energy prices
Customers have used a pre-scheduled Q&A session on Twitter to vent their rage at British Gas' plans to hike average energy prices by 9.2%
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Twitter users turn the heat on British Gas director
British Gas may have regretted hosting an question and answer forum just hours after announcing an above-inflation price hike.
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How to save on bills through energy policies and tips
British Gas announced a price hike today, just a week after energy company SSE did the same. Here are a few tips to help you save money.