The Rising Tide of Energy Debt: A Crisis in Plain Sight The UK's energy debt crisis has been simmering for years, but recent figures from Energy UK make it clear that the situation is spiraling out of control.
With £6 billion in energy debt and over three million households struggling to pay their bills, this is not just an economic issue – it's a human one.
The impending price cap increase will only exacerbate the problem, pushing more households into debt or arrears. The average amount owed by those already in debt is £1,800, with some households owing as much as £2,673.