The Scotsman cartoon - SSE and energy prices
The row erupted after the supplier became the first firm to hike tariffs this autumn, adding a typical £106 to annual dual-fuel customer charges to reach £1,380.
SSE said levies to pay for low-carbon generation and energy efficiency had risen sharply but Energy Secretary Ed Davey hit back saying these were far outweighed by wholesale prices and suggesting customers ought to look elsewhere for cheaper bills.
Illustration by Iain Green
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