Brits could be asked to turn down thermostat and eat later this winter amid cost of living crisis

Brits could find themselves being asked to turn their thermostats down and eat later amid the cost of living crisis. An expert has suggested asking people to change how and when they use their energy will avoid blackouts this winter.

It comes as electric and gas bills are expected to rise in the coming months, with the energy price cap predicted to increase by £360 more than previously forecast by the start of 2023, analysts have warned.

Experts at Cornwall Insight, one of the country’s premier energy consultancies, said bills could rise from today’s record £1,971 to £3,245 in October and then again to £3,364 at the start of next year, the Metro reports.