HC Deb 14 May 1982 vol 23 c340W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the percentage change in domestic fuel prices since 1979 for (a) coal, (b) gas, (c) electricity and (d) oil and paraffin.

Mr. Mellor

Percentage increases in domestic fuel prices from May 1979 to March 1982 are as follows

Fuel Percentage increase
Coal 71.8
Gas 73.8
Electricity 66.0
Heating Oils 103.1

Source: General Index of Retail Prices, Department of Employment.