Energy bills have increased by an inflation-busting 40pc in the past five years – saddling UK households with an average annual cost of £1,813, according to new research. If charges had risen in line with inflation, they would only be 11.6pc higher now than in 2015, data from the Office for National Statistics shows. It raises questions over whether market controls intended to cut energy costs are having any success. A study from comparison website Comparethemarket found the rising cost of electricity and gas this year has led to larger energy bills for most homes. The study revealed that dual fuel bills, which cover both gas and electricity, come to an average of £1,813 a year. This is up from just…
Telegraph 31st Dec 2019 read more »