A warning has been issued by Citizens Advice that millions of Brits will be unable to afford their energy bills in October based on current predictions.
Around 24 per cent (one in four) of consumers who will be unable to afford their energy bill is double the current number, according to figures released by the advisory service. It also predicts that the figure could shoot to one in three (34 per cent) in January when prices are expected to soar above £4,200.
The charity noted that its estimates are based on the energy rebate and cost-of-living payment offered by the government which is supposed to alleviate the burden of the cost of living crisis for vulnerable people. Among those who will be unable to pay their bills in October, 68 per cent have a household income of less than £30,000 according to the data.
