Sunday 11 August 2013

Gas and electricity bills could rise by £140 before winter (despite energy companies making £3.3bn profits since last election)

'Energy bills could soar by up to 10 per cent in the next couple of months, households have been warned. The announcement came in the same week it was revealed Britain's big six energy companies have enjoyed a £3.3billion windfall in profits since the election.
Price comparison website energyhelpline.com has warned energy companies could be looking at increasing rates between five and 10 per cent before the winter months, which means the average household bill could rise by up to £142.'