The huge rise in energy bills is a "ticking time bomb" which has dealt a "hammer blow" for households, campaigners for people who say they are often overlooked have warned.
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the price cap for the average household will go up by 80 per cent to £3,549 for the three months starting in October, from the current £1,971. And experts say the cap could exceed £5,387 in January, then hit £7,263 in April.
