Energy bill price cap to be updated FOUR times a year as Ofgem warns of ‘challenging winter’

The UK’s cost of living crisis is getting worse with many expert warnings about rising bills leaving many worrying about how they will survive the next few months. With autumn and winter approaching many are fearful of a hike in bills and in particular energy bills as they look at how they will keep their homes warm in the colder months.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast.

Households with smart meters could be paid for turning off high-energy appliances such as washing machines during peak times to reduce the risk of blackouts this winter. The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is understood to be preparing to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid.

People will be “on the streets” and the UK will face face civil unrest this winter unless households are given more help to pay skyrocketing energy bills, a Conservative MP has predicted.

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Households all across the UK are bracing for their energy bills to skyrocket in October among predictions that they could reach as high as £5,300.

The energy price cap is currently £1,971 per year on typical use for England, Scotland, and Wales. This is due to rise around 70% in October, the details of which will be announced at the end of August.

Homes across Britain could face four days of blackouts this winter as the Government prepares for cold weather gas shortages.

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Energy bills are rising and financial experts are warning that a reduction in costs is not going to happen anytime soon. Households could see their bills hit more than £3,600 a year this winter.