As the Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) comes to an end, reports of 'confusion' have surfaced with some people taking to social media to ask just what help comes next for their household. Some were under the impression that the £67 per month payment, which formed the six instalments of the £400 EBSS, was continuing.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget in March announcing the next round of support. However, with some people on social media claiming that they have had letters or emails from their energy company confirming support was continuing until the end of June, it is no wonder uncertainty surrounds the assistance now in place. The 'support' referred by those claiming to have energy firm letters refers to the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) scheme, which is remaining at £2,500 rather than increasing to £3,000 as originally planned.
Despite the £2,500 EPG for the average family, millions of households will be paying more for gas and electricity from this month as the £400 energy rebate scheme has now come to an end. The £400 discount was split up over six months, from October to March, and given to households in instalments of either £66 or £67.
