The start of October means millions of people will have seen yet another increase in their energy prices. The UK government's new energy price guarantee came into effect on October 1, which will see the typical household bill capped at £2,500 per year - or around £208 per month - for two years.
While the UK Government says the measure is aimed at protecting energy consumers from crippling price increases which have seen costs skyrocket in recent months, the price guarantee will not mean everyone pays less than £2,500 as some people use more than the typical household. You can read more about that here. Energy bills are still around 95% higher than they were last winter, even with the price guarantee.
With bills getting so high, many have been left wondering how they will pay their energy bills in the colder winter months. As well as the government's range of cost of living payments and other financial support, you might be eligible for help directly from your energy company.
