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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Isaac

Energy bills set to hit £500 a month in January as Russia squeezes European gas supplies

AP

Energy bills are set to triple as British households face an “almighty hit” to living standards, economists have warned.

Vulnerable households could face an average bill of £500 for energy in January 2023, with a prediction of an annual price cap of £3,850, far exceeding already gloomy predictions for rising bills made earlier this year.

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