While it feels like everything is becoming more expensive, the cost of energy for millions of households is also increasing as well.
A rise in the energy price cap means a typical household will see their annual bill go up by almost £150 – an increase of 10%
Charities are warning it will throw more people into fuel poverty and there are grave concerns over how older and more vulnerable people will cope this winter.
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