READER QUESTION

Q Given the hikes in energy costs, will it be cheaper for me to boil water for pasta in a kettle or on my gas hob?

A This is something people around the country might be wondering. Kettles are more efficient for heating water. However, according to energy consultants Expert Energy, while gas hobs may be less efficient compared to kettles, gas is around a quarter of the price per unit compared to electricity, so heating a pan with a gas hob will cost roughly half the price overall.