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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Rob Davies

Energy bills will push millions into unmanageable debt, MPs warn

The average dual-fuel tariffs were predicted to rise to £2,800. They are now forecast to reach £3,244 when the next price cap takes effect in October.
The average dual-fuel tariffs were predicted to rise to £2,800. They are now forecast to reach £3,244 when the next price cap takes effect in October. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

Millions of people will be plunged into “unmanageable” debt this winter unless the government comes up with more support for those struggling to pay their energy bills, MPs have warned.

In a report focusing on how to ease punishing energy costs now, while guarding against future crises, the business and energy select committee said:

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