£66 a month will be cut on energy bills this winter to help alleviate the cost of living crisis
Under the government’s cost of living support package, more than £60 a month will be cut on energy bills all winter.
In October and November, 29 million households will cut their fuel bills by £66, with four more cuts of £67 from December to March.
The £400 support, alongside targeted efforts for the poorest, came after predictions that energy bills would rise to £2800 a year for the average household in October.
But since then, the forecasts have gotten bleaker. The consultancy BFY thinks bills could reach £3,420 from October and rise again in January.
In October and November, 29 million households will cut their fuel bills by £66, with four more £67 cuts from December to March
When the details of the bailout package were announced yesterday, Minister of Affairs and Energy, Kwasi Kwarteng, said it “will contribute a little bit to helping millions of families during the colder months.”
Those with a household electricity meter who pay for their energy by card and direct debit will receive a direct debit on the bills.
Customers with prepayment meters will receive coupons issued via text, email, or post in the first week of each month.
It comes after consumer champion Martin Lewis said Boris Johnson’s ‘zombie government’ had failed to deal with the crisis.
He urged the Prime Minister and Tory leaders to come together now to agree a package to help consumers.