“The price cut announced by British Gas is a step in the right direction but unless further reductions follow‚ and are made across all tariffs and energy companies‚ many of the poorest pensioners will continue to struggle to pay their energy bills.

“Even with price decreases‚ millions of the poorest pensioners and families will still be living in fuel poverty and will continue to pay more for their energy than wealthier customers.  The Government and energy companies must ensure that the poorest pensioners and families get a fair deal. It is essential that social tariffs are reformed and that the pricing penalties leaving cash‚ cheque and pre-payment customers paying more for their energy are removed.”