Many households will have been plummeted into poverty as energy bills saw a whopping 54% increase on April 1.
The astronomical price increases mean some homes will be paying up to £700 more per year on gas and electric bills alone. Most people would normally attempt to look for a cheaper tariff, however, Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has advised people that the standard tariff is currently the cheapest available - despite the price cap seeing a rise in costs.
The only real way to bring bills down currently is to use less energy. But as the British weather is still quite cold, many people have be struggling to find ways to keep warm without it costing a fortune.
