What this has to do with grooming gangs only you will know! Nevertheless, it is important.
Our energy costs, as a proportion of our overall costs, need to be much higher than they have historically been. It’s the job of our politicians to lead people to understanding this need, whilst ensuring it happens because, as you demonstrate, they won’t do it themselves.
If we are to mitigate the impact of climate change sufficiently to enable future generations to have a chance of enjoying a decent life, without relying on the philosophy of Mr Micawber, then we must accept some pain ourselves.
The costs of renewal energy are falling dramatically with it now being generally much cheaper from new renewal sources than new fossil fuel ones. So whilst it’s absolutely true to blame current high bills on the cost of gas, which has has risen because of Putin’s war etc etc, ultimately transitioning to renewals makes both economic and environmental sense.