Energy bills tipped to rise by 40%
Posted on June 19th 2008
Cash-strapped Brits have been hit by the news that energy prices are expected to rise by up to 40 per cent this year.
According to uSwitch.com, the price comparison site, the average household will be paying significantly more for their energy bills this winter than they were last.
To make matters worse, Alistair Darling, the chancellor of the exchequer, has called for both public and private sector companies to show pay restraint to help Britain survive the credit crunch.
"The days of cheap energy are over," commented Ann Robinson, director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com.
"Households could see the largest ever increase in household energy bills this year. If suppliers do increase bills by a further 40 per cent by this winter then consumers will have seen a 61 per cent or £555 increase in household energy bills in a year.
"If average energy bills do hit £1,467 by the end of 2008, spending on energy will account for five per cent of the average household's net income."
In order to reduce costs, homeowners could also shop around for the best available home insurance deals.
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