RUNNING out of gas or electricity over the festive season is not on anyone's Christmas list.

So British Gas is reminding electricity and gas pre-payment customers in Worcestershire to stock up for the holidays.

Customers can top up their Key or Smart card, or buy tokens, from outlets including PayPoint or PAYzone facilities in convenience stories, newsagents, supermarkets, garages, and in post offices.

"As part of the Christmas preparations, gas and electricity pre-payment customers who use a Key, Smart card or tokens should remember to buy sufficient credit to see them through the festive season," said Stephen Chawke from British Gas.