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Energy bills who pays the most in Europe

Cardew
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Interesting article.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25200808


Fluctuations of Sterling against the Euro(and other currencies) must be taken into account.


However is it 'Rip off Britain' or 'Rip off Europe' or neither!

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  • Cardew wrote: »
    Interesting article.


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25200808


    Fluctuations of Sterling against the Euro(and other currencies) must be taken into account.


    However is it 'Rip off Britain' or 'Rip off Europe' or neither!


    "Prices are shown on a Purchasing Power Standards basis, which strips out the impact of exchange rates, giving a more accurate comparison of prices"

    So it would appear it's really not that bad in this country!
  • gc_bus
    gc_bus Posts: 81 Forumite
    I think a lot of our high energy bills in this country are due to poor quality housing/insulation and also a lack of understanding on how to use energy wisely by the general public.
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