People who pay their energy bills by direct debit might owe their suppliers money, according to new research.
The latest Uswitch data reveals that those who pay by direct debit owe their suppliers an average of £206. This is a total of £1.2bn owed in the UK.
Amid these stark figures, experts have come up with a number of ways to negotiate if you can't pay your bills, reports the Liverpool Echo. Andy Kerr, from BOXT, said: "If you’re struggling to afford your energy bills, the first thing you should do is contact your energy supplier to discuss ways to pay them what you owe.