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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Half of households say they will spend more on energy bills than rent

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Nearly half of households in the UK have said they will spend more money on energy bills than rent in the coming months as the cost of living crisis continues to hit hard.

The cost of energy has skyrocketed in recent months due to global market fluctuations. Despite prime minister Liz Truss’s measure to freeze the energy price cap at £2,500 for two years, Britons are still facing much higher energy bills compared to previous years.

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