HC Deb 08 November 1989 vol 159 c651W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in gas prices in each year since 1979.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Annual percentage changes in gas prices in current terms, that is, with no adjustment for inflation, are given in the table. Separate figures are given for domestic and industrial consumers.

Change in prices over previous year (Percentage)
Year Domestic Industrial
1979 3.7 14.1
1980 16.6 36.0
1981 26.0 21.2
1982 24.7 6.3
1983 12.0 1.7
1984 3.7 3.3
1985 4.1 6.8
1986 1.8 -12.8
1987 -1.0 -5.8
1988 0.8 -4.8

Source: Fuel price indices, Energy Trends.