Energy bills to soar as British Gas announces 14% price hike

From the Daily Express, Saturday 7th June 2008

MILLIONS of families face being hit by spiralling energy costs after British Gas yesterday announced a massive 14% hike in its tracker bills. The huge increase- to be introduced with immediate effect- could see average gas and electricity bills rocket to £1,327 a year by 2009. News of the price jumps was greeted with dismay by groups representing the elderly, who said pensioners were already struggling to keep themselves warm in winter.