Supporting Households with Cost of Living Pressures and Rising Energy Bills
S6M-16750: That the Parliament notes that Ofgem&rsquo;s energy price cap has soared to &pound;1,849 for the average household, which is the third increase in a row and 9.4% (&pound;159) higher than this time last year; recognises that this will compound cost of living pressures for households across Scotland; welcomes the Scottish Government&rsquo;s action in the recently passed Budget (Scotland) (No. 4) Bill, including the reintroduction of universal winter fuel payments for pensioners and through energy efficiency programmes; believes that reforming energy markets and harnessing Scotland&rsquo;s renewable potential will bolster energy security and, in turn, reduce consumer bills,&nbsp;and calls on the UK Government to make urgent progress on delivering its commitment to reduce bills by &pound;300, against which no progress has yet been made.