Gazprom yesterday promised western European countries they would not be affected by the latest escalation in the Russian energy giant's bitter row with Ukraine, as it cut supplies to the country by 25 per cent. - The Independent
Alistair Darling is preparing a voucher scheme to help the poorest people pay their gas and electricity bills. However, the scheme, which could be announced in the Chancellor's first budget next week, has already been criticised by gas companies and the gas watchdog as "policy on the hoof" that will not help poor people cope with escalating fuel bills - which now average more than £1,000 per household per year - The Daily Telegraph
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