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29.12.2023 - 11:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots have been urged to seek support if they are struggling with their energy bills - ahead of a new price hike coming into force on New Year's Day.
From January 1, an increased Ofgem price cap kicks in. Bills are expected to rise by about £94, seeing the average household paying £1,928 per year - an increase from the current figure of £1,834.
Announcing the new hike in November, Ofgem blamed the increase on a rise in the cost of wholesale gas due to world events, including the conflict in the Middle East.
The price cap will be in effect until March 31, with the level applicable from April due to be announced by the regulator before the end of February.
The rise in the cost of energy comes at a difficult time financially for many following the pressure on household spending at Christmas. Scotland’s national advice service, Advice Direct Scotland, runs the energyadvice.scot service.
It gives free, impartial, and practical advice on energy bills for anyone in Scotland. energyadvice.scot is available at www.energyadvice.scot and on freephone 0808 196 8660, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The charity said the winter had already proved to be “extremely tough”. Many Scots are struggling with household bills amid the cost-of-living crisis and the rise will place further pressure on the purse strings.
Advice Direct Scotland also stressed the importance of people ensuring they are claiming all benefits they are entitled to. Its free online calculator, available at advice.scot, is tailored for Scotland.
It allows people to check their entitlement to both reserved and devolved benefits. Hazel Knowles, energy lead for Advice Direct Scotland, said: "The rise in the energy price cap at the coldest time of the year will alarm many people."
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Gas and electricity bills increased for millions of households across the country on New Year’s Day after energy firms implemented the new Ofgem price cap. The five per cent increase will see annual costs for a typical dual fuel household in Scotland, England and Wales rise by £94 from £1,834 to £1,928.
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