Butcher Simon Howie accuses energy firms of ‘bullying’ as costs soar 10 times higher
Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has revealed his energy costs have increased 10-fold since the start of the crisis.
The entrepreneur has said it’s bringing a “significant” challenge to his butchery business.
He has been left with no choice but to pass on increased costs to customers.
“It puts a lot of pressure on the business,” he said.
“It means we’re having to do our best to pass these cost increases on.
“But that’s not an easy thing to do in the current climate.”
Mr Howie said the business’ price per kWh has increased 10-fold recently.
He also accused energy companies of “bullying” behaviour through its increase in prices.
“Energy is being priced based on the value of gas,” he added.
“Anecdotally the country can come off fossil fuels because we’ve got so much renewable energy, yet we’re finding the price of electricity is going up between five and 10 times.
“Why is that? We don’t produce most of it from fossil fuels. There’s only one gas fired power station in Scotland. Why are we being penalised by our energy costs?
by Gavin Harper / The Courier
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