Thousands of low income families will soon see household bills higher than their monthly pay, charity Crisis is warning.
The average energy bill will rise by £1,578 a year from October 1, as regulator Ofgem last week announced a rise in its energy price cap.
Crisis said families on the lowest incomes, earning about £12,650 a year, could easily see bills bigger than their monthly pay by January once grocery bills and rent are factored in.
