A new study has revealed that pensioners in Conwy are among the most reliant on the Winter Fuel Payment scheme to cover heating costs.
This comes after Labour's conference vote against the cuts.
The research, conducted by bonus codes guide NoDepositRewards.org, analysed data from the census and the most recent government fuel poverty report.
With 27.35% of the population aged 65 and over, approximately 27,318 pensioners in Conwy face a tough winter due to energy price increases.
It aimed to show where across the country has the highest numbers of pensioners and people living in fuel poverty.
The study found that 27.78 per cent of Powys' population is aged 65 or over, making it one of the regions most dependent on the Winter Fuel Payment.
Isle of Anglesey has 26.42 per cent of its population aged 65 and over.
Scotland also tops the list, but Welsh pensioners in particular are facing substantial challenges.
Mason Jones, data researcher at NoDepositRewards.org, said: "This report highlights the growing need for support in regions like Wales, where a significant proportion of the population depends on the Winter Fuel Payment.
"As energy prices rise, people in communities can assist each other so that pensioners across Wales receive the assistance they need to stay warm and safe during the colder months."
The full study can be read on the NoDepositRewards.org.
The Labour Party has reaffirmed its decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment after party delegates voted for the Government to reverse the move.
A motion to stop the policy narrowly passed by a show of hands at the party’s annual conference.
Top Ten Counties Most Affected by Rising Energy Costs.
Rank Area Percentage of Population of Retirement Age Approximate Number of Pensioners Affected
1 Dorset 29.58% 97,701
2 Isle of Wight 29.27% 35,757
3 Powys 27.78% 32,190
4 Conwy 27.35% 27,318
5 Dumfries and Galloway 27.14% 34,452
6 Argyll and Bute 27.09% 20,271
7 Torbay 26.70% 32,364
8 East Riding of Yorkshire 26.45% 78,735
9 Isle of Anglesey 26.42% 15,834
10 Scottish Borders 26.35% 26,796
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