The government has confirmed that it will extend support for energy bills at current levels until the end of June ahead of today’s Budget. The energy price guarantee was due to rise to £3,000 a year from April but will instead stay at the current £2,500 level until June.
However, the £400 winter fuel payment, which saw households given a monthly boost since October, will not be renewed. While this means that costs will rise in the short term, the gap will not be as large as first feared.
Rising energy prices are towards the top of the agenda as Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, prepares to deliver his Spring statement today. Here’s all the support currently available and what further help is expected.
