“The price cap is continuing to move in the right direction but these are still difficult and worrying times for millions of vulnerable and low-income households.”
“From April, the average dual fuel household paying by direct debit will pay £1,690 – a fall of £238. For households that prepay for energy, the price cap will be £1,643. Prepayment meter users have always had the thin end of the wedge when it comes to fuel costs, generally paying more than direct debit customers, so the fact it is now lower is very welcome news. However, bills are still around 50 per cent more than they were before the energy crisis, so there’s still some way to go to get back to ‘normal’ levels. Until then, millions of households will continue to struggle to pay for the energy they need in their homes.”