Across the country, millions of people will be forced to choose between food and heating.
Energy regulator Ofgem today announced the energy price cap will increase from £1,971 to £3,549 from October 1. The energy regulator currently updates its price cap twice a year - in April and October. But now, the regulators will review the cap every January, April, July and October.
The current price cap was last adjusted in April this year, rising from £1,277 to £1,971 per year on average. Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has previously warned Britain will face a dire winter as prices continue to spiral.
