Google searches for ‘energy bill help’ exploded over three thousand percent in the UK on November 17, the same day two more energy suppliers collapsed. Neon Energy and Social Energy Supply both ceased trading earlier this week, leaving 35,000 more customers in need of rescue from market regulator Ofgem. Recent analysis of Google data from energy experts Boiler Central showed a massive spike in people looking for help with their energy bills. Household gas bills have risen by 28.1 percent and electricity bills 18.8 percent in the year to October, according to the ONS. Meanwhile, Ofgem is set to examine and potentially increase the energy price cap from its current £1,277 average use limit next year.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 20, 2021 18:24 UTC