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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Rachel Pugh & Ryan Paton

Martin Lewis says some people can refuse to pay increased prices for energy

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis says that some people can refuse to pay increased prices for electricity and heating. He appeared on ITV's This Morning where he explained why to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

On the show he took requests for help from readers, as he usually does. But one question in particular caught the attention of viewers.

The presenters read out a message from a concerned caller named Robert, who had been informed by Scottish Gas that his energy bill will increase from £86 a month to £251. The average energy bill increased by 54% this month when Ofgem lifted the price cap, however Robert's bill is set to treble - and Martin branded the customer's steep price hike as "terrifying".

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