Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 Energy bills rise by 2% for millions with calls for more support

Companies call for an "enduring" support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households.

* Energy costs have risen by 2% for millions of people in England, Wales, and Scotland.
* A record £4.4bn is owed to energy suppliers by their customers.
* Campaigners say many will struggle with high bills this winter.
* The government is taking "urgent action" to support vulnerable families but critics argue the level of support is still insufficient.
* Energy UK calls for an enduring support scheme that effectively addresses fuel poverty.
* Ofgem's price cap has increased, making household energy costs £1,755 per year (up from £1,720).
* Households can calculate their estimated specific change by adding £2 to every £100 they spent on energy each year.
* Energy UK suggests spending £1.5bn a year could "close the fuel poverty gap completely".
* Ofgem wants to establish a fund called the Debt Relief Support Scheme to help customers with significant debt.
* The government has pledged to bring down household energy costs by investing in home-grown energy and improving up to 5 million homes.
* An estimated 1 million households have no arrangement to repay their debt to suppliers.
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