ENERGY DISCOUNTS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN UK

British gas has sure come into to play benefiting many a houses that would be smiling at least somewhat. This is even as the energy provider has given a good £50 discount to the vulnerable customers. This discount is bound to positively affect as many as thirty four thousand customers. This will see them getting at least some respite in these financially hit and hard times. This is even as the consumption of gas and energy this chilly winter has also been high. While even higher have been the gas and energy prices.

This is where British Gas has gone a step further in helping out the many needy by offering as much as £20 million in investment. This sum will go into the British Gas Energy Trust that is an independent charity. The idea again behind this charity is to help out the ones struggling from paying their finances. This charity has been set up to help people who are struggling with household debts, including energy bills.

But then there are the critics who feel this is simply a miniscule sum when compared with the heavy profits as is being made by these energy and gas companies over the winter. The revenue that these companies will be collecting over the period of time is bound to be tremendous. Consumer Focus' Head of Energy Audrey Gallacher also shared similar sentiments.

As for the ones who are looking at claiming the £50 relief. This discount is again for the customers who are on British Gas' Essentials social tariff. Those interested in knowing more about this discount may actually call British Gas on 0800 048 0202.

This apart, another good way of doing some savings is by visiting a comparison site and checking for the best of deals there. One may actually end up with a lot of savings by switching his user in case if he is getting a good deal in the bargain that is.

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