A major energy supplier is gifting free electric blankets to keep their customers warm as gas and electric bills soar to an all time high.
Octopus Energy is dishing out 5,000 blankets to those most in need as the cost of living crisis hits Brits.
According to Uswitch, it would cost 28p to use an electric blanket for an hour a night - over a week that would cost you £1.96.
The actual amount will vary depending on your tariff, which blanket you use and how long you use it for.
Many have praised the firm for the move on social media, with the blankets RRP on Amazon showing as £40.
"A big thank you for the electric blanket," one customer said on Twitter.
"Being in a power wheelchair 24/7 - I feel the cold more with little room for exercise to warm up, and this useful gift will warm me up."
Another said: "Perfect timing on such a cold day! Thank you so much."
Octopus had 5,000 blankets to give out and said "stocks are very low".
To receive their free blanket customers can use the company's online assistance tool which may also help with any other questions they have.
The blankets will be prioritised for those in the most financial need, depending on how many Octopus has left.
Octopus' freebie has been well received but other energy suppliers have been slammed for their energy-saving tips.
Ovo was criticised last year for telling struggling customers to do star jumps or cuddle a pet to keep warm.
Bills have skyrocketed for millions from the start of this month and the new financial year, with a national insurance tax hike, unprecedented fuel costs and inflation.
But the biggest hitter by far has been the increased price cap on energy bills which saw regulator OFGEM up the cap to £1,971 from April 1.
The move means that the average household energy bill in the UK will go up by nearly £700 annually.
Experts have warned it will push millions into poverty and forced to choose between heating and eating.
