UK Homes in Energy Bill Debt Surges 36% This Year, EDF Says
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The number of customers falling into debt on their energy bills has increased by 36% since the beginning of this year, according to EDF Energy.
The company plans to roll back standing charges — fixed costs added on top of bills to cover being connected to the grid — for vulnerable customers this winter to help reduce the strain. Daily charges for direct debit customers have increased by 107% for electricity and 8.2% for gas since April 2021, EDF said.