Millions of households across the country have been warned that price caps onenergy billscould be even higher next year than previously predicted. increase. Gas prices surged again on Monday, and unless prices drop in the coming months, the average household could face annual utility bills of £4,650 from January to £5,456 from April.
Energy consultancy Auxilionesaid gas purchase prices were higher per 100 pence in the fourth quarter of this year than they were just two weeks ago, and electricity prices are also rising. Approximately £100 per megawatt hour. As the market closed on Monday, one therm cost £563p and a megawatt hour of power was £606.
New forecasts predict that bills will begin to decline from July onwards, first at £4,811 for him and then at £4,446 for him. But this is thousands of pounds more than the family is currently paying.
On Monday Labor called for the price cap to be frozen at its current level of £1,971 until April to help families struggling to survive an otherwise disastrous winter. rice field.
This is the latest pressure put on the UK government to add to the £400 support for households with six installment bills from October.
Support was announced in May, and experts believed the price cap would reach just £2,800 in his October.
Connor Forbes, Policy Director, Advice Direct Scotland, said of the latest forecast:
``This latest warning exacerbates the economic misery facing many households across Scotland. However, there are steps Scottish households can take today to seek help:
``Specialist advisers at the national energyadvice.scot service can help you access grants and benefits. We provide free, impartial and actionable advice on energy bills, including:"
On Monday, The Guardian newspaper reported that Scottish Power, E.on, Octopus Energy and British Gas owner Centrica A major energy supplier has reportedly backed a fund that could freeze bills for two years.
First his two suppliers proposed to ministers a so-called tariff deficit fund. Banks can supply cash under UK government guarantees and freeze bills for that period.
Then the bank will pay him off over 10 to 15 years.
For updates on the cost of living crisis, visit Money Saving Scotland's Facebook page hereor join the conversation . Please Subscribe to our 3x weekly newsletter - Sign up here at .
