Households are facing an 80% rise in energy costs in October, and the most expensive neighbourhoods for gas and electricity in Nottinghamshire have been revealed. Ofgem announced on Friday, August 26 the price cap rise which will come into effect in October, following a 54% jump in April, and a 12% rise last October.
Charities are warning that 8.9million households in the UK could be in fuel poverty this winter, with many families no longer choosing between heating and eating, as they are unable to afford both. The average bill for a customer paying with direct debit will be £3,549 a year, which has risen from £1,277 in October 2021.
However energy use varies across the country, meaning if your gas and electricity consumption is similar to the local average, you could be facing bigger bills than those in other parts of the country. Based on local average domestic usage according to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Ofgem's price cap figures, Tuxford, Markham & Rampton and Bassetlaw are the most expensive neighbourhoods for energy bills.
