Energy bill crisis as millions of Britons 'pushed into fuel poverty' as price cap tops £1,862

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Energy bill crisis as millions of Britons 'pushed into fuel poverty' as price cap tops £1,862.

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Millions of British households are facing significantly higher energy costs after the Government's energy price cap rose to £1,862 annually.The increase of more than £220 marks the steepest summer rise in four years and follows months of turbulence in global gas markets.Fuel poverty campaigners warn the consequences are severe, with an estimated 13.5 million homes across Great Britain now spending more than a tenth of their income on energy, up from approximately 11.3 million in April.The figures, calculated by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition using research from the University of York, highlight the growing pressure on families already struggling with the cost of living.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Under the regulator's revised methodology, which assumes lower household energy consumption, typical annual spending is estimated at £1,663.For households paying by direct debit, electricity charges have increased from 24.67p to 26.11p per kilowatt hour, while gas prices have risen from...

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