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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

Could going abroad this winter be cheaper than staying and paying UK energy bills?

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As the cost of living crisis bites and fuel costs surge, many are worried about the figures they’ll see on their energy bills this winter.

Though each household’s annual energy bill will be capped at £2,500 following a pledge by new prime minister Liz Truss, the nation will still see a rise in October from the current cap of £1,971. As such, households will be paying roughly double what they were in March for electricity and gas.

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