I’M DREADING THE RISING COSTS
LINDA Douglas, 68, has seen her energy bills shoot up and is dreading them rising further still in April when the price cap increases.
‘I’m at home a lot during the day and put on layer upon layer to keep warm,’ she says. ‘I keep the heating on at just 17 degrees and turn it off two hours before I go to bed to keep costs down.’
However, Linda, from West Yorkshire, says she is lucky that she is fit and healthy and able to enjoy activities that don’t cost a lot of money. ‘I want to keep my car to hold on to my independence, but I walk most of the time. I go on group walks as well, which is a great way to make friends and only costs £1. In fact, fuel costs are now so astronomical I’m scared to take the car out of the garage most of the time.’ Linda saves money by batch-cooking meals, which she freezes. ‘One 250g margarine container is a perfect oneperson portion size,’ she says.