UK energy price cap rises 13% to £1,862 as household debt hits record £4.8bn
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Jillian Ambrose
Summary
Ministers are under pressure to address rising energy costs as Great Britain's quarterly price cap rises 13% to £1,862 per year for an average household — the steepest summer increase in four years. This comes as consumer energy debt hits a record high of nearly £4.8 billion, with unpaid bills climbing £240 million in the past three months. Andy Burnham is mentioned as appearing poised to act on the issue.
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bskyUK energy price cap rises 13% to £1,862 as household debt hits record £4.8bntheguardian.comKey quotes
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The quarterly cap on gas and electricity charges will rise by 13% from Wednesday to the equivalent of £1,862 a year for an average household.
Unpaid energy bills have climbed by £240m in the past three months, according to the data released by the industry regulator Ofgem, last week, to reach an all-time high of almost £4.8bn.
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