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Harvey Jones & Aaron Morris

Horror as State Pension could pay £324 less than average energy bill

Shocked pensioners are reacting with fury as shock energy price predictions say that the average energy bill could be in fact higher than the basic state pension payment each month.

This revelation will leave millions of the UK's oldest residents in fear of using any gas or electricity, as bills continue to soar higher and higher. Those on the lowest incomes are in urgent need of support now, or face misery and destitution.

This comes after energy consultancy, Auxilione predict that Ofgem's energy price cap will hit £7,700 from April 2023.

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