British Gas is offering £1,500 off energy bills to customers from different suppliers who are struggling to meet their costs. The company is offering the scheme to anyone including non-British Gas customers who are struggling to afford their bills in order to prevent people from falling into fuel poverty later this year.
It was revealed on Friday that the energy price cap is set to rise by 80% in October, from £1,971 to £3,549 per year for average household use. The price cap already soared by 54% in April, and experts have warned prices could go even higher next year. You can read more about the energy price cap and the support available if you can't pay bills here.
British Gas is offering up to £1,500 off energy bills to struggling households who are with any supplier for their gas and electricity, the Daily Record reports. In most cases, grants of up to £1,500 could be provided for those whose applications are successful. Here's what you need to know about British Gas' help scheme.
