Energy price cap to rise again tomorrow as cost of living soars

Households are bracing themselves for a forecast 80% increase

Soaring energy costs, striking workers — and a warning from the police– they fear civil unrest is a possibility.

The cost of living crisis is deepening, with more industrial action over pay planned, and fears of fuel poverty as energy bills are set to rise even further.

Tomorrow we’ll find out how far the energy price cap will be raised – that’s the limit on how much suppliers can charge from October.

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