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Are you supporting Putin?

Much of the gas burnt in houses in Europe comes from Russia (and helps to finance Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine).Around 4% of gas burnt in the UK comes from Russia.86% of UK homes burn gas for their heating.Almost all homes have condensing boilers.Almost none of these boilers condense – because the flow temperature (set by the dial on the boiler) is turned up too high.If you turn down the dial on your boiler you can save 8% of your gas heating bill – with no loss of comfort in your home at all (because the room temperature is controlled by the separate room thermostat – NOT the dial on the boiler itself.Please reduce the flow temperature on your boiler – unless you wish to contribute finances to Putin’s ghastly war.

Edward Thompson ● 1404d12 Comments

I think I noticed in the FAZ that the boss of BASF was whining that if Germany doesn't keep importing masses of Russian gas, the German economy will take a hit.Don't know if he'll be wearing long johns and a jumper.

Elizabeth Balsom ● 1403d

Yes, the dollar is incredibly important in market terms.The idea is that supply should meet demand, in volume and in price.So, if the oil producing countries increase their output, the price would minimize.Be it in dollars or pesetas (if they existed today).I would say, today's mess in wars and in energy supply, responds to individuals having egos well beyond their stature (or height really), would you not agree?

Ivonne Holliday ● 1403d

The original posted was about not to fund Putin from buying so much of his gas

Paul Beer ● 1403d

The Dollar in the main currency for many thing especially oil. The Rouble has gained strength against the dollar… a way Putin can claw something back from sanctions… nothing simple especially this conflict.

Paul Beer ● 1403d

Isn't importing Russian gas irrelevant?If we are selling and buying gas on the international market, we are contributing to the increase price of gas which in turn inflates the price of Russian gas.Isn't that how the gas market works?Of course if the price was capped like in France then won't that suppress the price of gas?https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-gas-supply-explainer

Ed Robinson ● 1403d

Do you happen to know why?

Ivonne Holliday ● 1403d

Putin has said he wants payment only in roubles and Boris has said no chance. So we won’t be getting any Russians gas I guess.

Paul Beer ● 1404d

"Personally I think everyone should turn their heating off and just wear a jumper "Let's hope it is a very long jumper!

Ed Robinson ● 1404d

No but I drunk 10 times as many pints last night as I did the night before .

Nick Gulliford ● 1404d

Do you eat 4% less of the food served to you at restaurants now? If you’re don’t you should.

Freddie Francis ● 1404d

Yes, wearing a jersey and socks and shoes should come before turning up the heating.Turning down the room thermostat can save loads.Remember the energy loss from your house is relative to the square of the difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature.

Edward Thompson ● 1404d

Personally I think everyone should turn their heating off and just wear a jumper .I have this daily battle with my wife Edward!

Nick Gulliford ● 1404d