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26.08.2023 - 03:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the new price cap will be reduced to £1,923 from October 1.
It means the average customer should see their energy bills become less costly during the winter period. According to the energy regulator, the price of gas will go from 8p per kilowatt hour (kWh) today to 6.89p while electricity will drop from 30.1p per kWh to 27.35p.
Despite bills looking cheaper at a glance, it's important to note that government support to supplement energy bills will not be available this winter, potentially resulting in higher charges for many. The previous government grant reduced bills by between £66 and £67 per month between October and March, 2022.
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Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley said: “It is welcome news that the price cap continues to fall, however we know people are struggling with the wider cost-of-living challenges and I can’t offer any certainty that things will ease this winter.”
Fortunately, many groups of people will still receive some financial support throughout Autumn and Winter which could help ease the cost of energy bills. We've broken down all the payments being issued in the coming months...
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Millions of households are set to receive £300 this autumn as part of a government package. No date for the payment or qualifying date has yet been announced, however, it has been confirmed payments will be issued some time in the autumn period.
In order to qualify, recipients must have received a payment for one of the following means-tested benefits:
Payments will be made automatically so there is no need to
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