Rachel Reeves urged to ‘act now’ to save poorest from pain of rocketing winter energy bills
Rachel Reeves is being urged to take immediate action to assist the poorest households facing rising energy bills this winter. The energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the price cap, leading to an average annual bill of £1,862. Experts warn that prices are expected to rise further in October due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
- ▪Ofgem's price cap will rise by 13% from July 1, increasing typical household energy bills by £221.
- ▪Experts predict that energy costs will continue to rise in October, reaching an estimated £1,899 per year.
- ▪The government has been urged to implement an energy debt relief scheme to help struggling households.
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