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And it's only set to get harder. Some analysts are predicting average household energy bills of £3,300 in October and persistent high prices throughout next year

Energy bills are not expected to start coming down until then end of 2024 or early 2025.

The price cap could increase to £3,729 from April next year, according to the latest predictions

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The typical household’s energy bill will be well over £3,000 a year for the next 15 months, analysts have said

Two-thirds of your energy bill goes on actual gas and electricity, with the rest of it paying for things like tax, handling failed energy providers and sending out bills

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Cornwall Insight said the price cap on energy bills will hit a staggering £3,359 per year from October, rising to £3,616 in January and £3,729 from April 2023

There have also been calls for the government's support package to be increased to help struggling households

The cost of household gas and electricity is expected to rise by £1,388 in October, with a further hike of £257 in January, with the average energy bill costing in excess of £3,000 for the entirety of 2023.