Since April 1, the price threshold for gas and electricity has been sharply raised in the UK - by 54 percent at once. The decision was made back in February, but it came into force only now, as the regulator updates the price threshold twice a year: for April-September and for October-March. Suppliers cannot exceed this figure.

Thus, the cost of the British on energy will increase by an average of 700 pounds per year and amount to about two thousand. Because of this, annual inflation in February reached a record high for 30 years in Britain - 6.2 percent.

A survey conducted by the National Statistical Service shows that the country's residents have to seriously reduce spending: more than half of respondents said they save on non-essential goods, 34 percent on gas or electricity, 31 percent on food and essential goods. need.