Regulator Ofgem today announced that the typical household energy bill will hit £3,549 a year from October 1. This is a huge increase on the current energy cap of £1,971 for the average household.
The energy cap limits how much providers can charge customers in Scotland, England and Wales. The price of electricity will rise on average from 28p per kWh to 52p in October-December and gas will go up from 7p to 15p per kwh.
Scottish Power is advising its customers that there is help available for people who are struggling to pay their energy bills. This includes the Warm Home Discount Scheme and the Hardship Fund.
