Households across the UK are facing a bleak winter, with bills set to spike across the board.
Energy regulator Ofgem last week confirmed its price cap will rise to £3,549 a year on October 1, for those on default tariffs paying by direct debit.
This marks a rise of £1,578 - or 80 per cent - from its current level of £1,971, setting shock waves across the country.
