Poorly insulated homes will spend almost £1,000 more on gas, study says

Research finds UK homes rated band F for energy performance likely to have gas bills £968 higher than homes in band C

Poorly insulated homes will have to pay almost £1,000 more than others on their energy bills this winter, according to research by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

The analysis found that homes rated band F on the energy performance certificate (EPC) system are likely to have a gas bill £968 higher than a home rated EPC band C.

Those that are rated band D will have to pay £420 more for their gas compared with the higher rating.

The dual-fuel price cap has been forecast to reach £3,958 this winter, which will plunge many households into fuel poverty.