Transport poverty and fuel poverty in the UK: From analogy to comparison

摘要: Abstract The notion of ‘fuel poverty’, referring to affordable warmth, underpins established research and policy agendas in the UK has been extremely influential worldwide. In this context, British researchers, official policymaking bodies NGOs have put forward ‘transport building on an implicit analogy between (recognised) fuel poverty (neglected) transport affordability issues. However, conceptual similarities differences 'fuel' 'transport' remain largely unaddressed UK. This paper systematically compares contrasts two concepts, examining critically assumption a simple equivalence them. We illustrate under four headings: (i) negative consequences lack warmth access; (ii) drivers poverty; (iii) definition measurement; (iv) interventions. Our review suggests that there are important practical domestic energy consumption, with crucial for how problems amongst households be conceptualised addressed. context where exhibit parallel worlds, analysis these conclusions reinforce why matter. As we embark ever closer union our systems importance contradictions will become increasingly evident problematic. work contributes long-term debate about best manage issues radical transition properly pays attention equity affordability.