Ofgem, energy suppliers, consumer experts and charities have urged the UK Government to do more to help millions of households this winter cope with the soaring cost of energy bills. Last week, Ofgem announced that the energy price cap is set to rise by 80 per cent by October, pushing the average household’s annual bill up from £1,971 to £3,549.
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has said he is working “flat out” to draw up options for a plan of action for the next prime minister so they can “hit the ground running” when they take office on September 5. But the announcement on Friday left many people confused and anxious about paying bills once the colder weather sets in with a new poll showing that nearly one in four adults plan never to turn their heating on this winter.
Adam Scorer, Chief Executive at National Energy Action appeared on Saturday’s edition of BBC Radio 4’s consumer affairs programme, Money Box Live, to answer questions from people worried about the new price cap.
