the price could go up to an incredible 1700 to £1800. energy bills of this size planning on the nation, doormat in april at the exact same time the taxes are going up just prove unaffordable for millions of ordinary household. it would prove unthinkable for a government that has prided itself on raising real wages, increasing pay packets more than the rates of inflation. other governments around europe have poured billions into lowering these bills, but that poses a dilemma of subsidising energy at the precise time we are supposed to be dealing with climate change. that is the big question, isn t it? the research firm behind thatis, it? the research firm behind that is, inside. their senior consultantjoins me now. craig, good to see you. thank you for joining me today. we have council tax bill is rising,