Householders are facing a huge spike in their energy bills this winter with the average cost of running appliances in the home expected to surge. The energy price cap is due to rise by 80% in October, with regulator, Ofgem, saying the average household’s yearly bill could be raised from £1,971 to £3,549.
The cost of living has surged at its fastest pace in almost 40 years.. However, consumer group Which? has suggested a number of tips to help households cope, including simple tricks with appliances that could make a difference to reducing costs.
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