Energy debt calls more than double in Ceredigion
3 FEBRUARY 2022 10:25
Energy debt calls more than double in Ceredigion
Ceredigion has seen a significant leap in fuel debt problems – with the local Citizens Advice warning that things will only get worse now that Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap rise.
During 2021 Ceredigion Citizens Advice received more than double the number of calls from people concerned about energy debt compared to the previous year.
Energy advice supervisor William Jones said that his team were seeing evidence of the impact of price rises in electricity, gas, oil and LPG.
“People are facing the heat or eat dilemma,” he said.
It is predicted that energy bills could increase by up to £700 a year from April.
“People are underheating their homes, putting their physical and mental well being at risk. Increases from April will put even more strain on people’s financial, mental and physical well-being ,” he added.
Anyone worried about energy or debt problems should call Ceredigion Citizens Advice on 01239 621974, Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.