An MHK says people should still use their heating, after Tynwald voted to allow Manx Gas to put up prices by 27.5 per cent.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse took to Facebook to explain he couldn't say no to the proposal in case gas supplies were turned off.
He says the higher bills won't start arriving through people's letterboxes until after Christmas and the Island's situation isn't as bad as the UK's.
The price increases are expected to affect 23,000 islanders.
But Mr Moorhouse said the bottom line is that people shouldn't be afraid of turning their heating on.
Immigration advice industry 'unregulated wild west'
Teenager appears in court accused of assaulting a woman
No teacher lump sums for retirement on health grounds, says department
Ending bring-banks for paper will save environment and money, says minister
Teenager remanded over burglary charge
Peel Castle jetty repairs waiting for cash, says DOI
Steam Packet 'will have its say' on Mersey tidal barrage scheme
