According to a survey by Uswitch released today, UK households currently owe £1.3 billion in outstanding energy bills just two months before bills are set to soar by more than 80%
Approximately six million homes owe an average of £206 to their energy provider based on current usage over the summer months, a figure which is said to be three times higher than it was last year.
In April the same average debt was £188.
Regulator Ofgem is expected to hike the price cap on energy bills to £3,582 per year for the average household in Great Britain from the beginning of October, according to a new forecast.
