More than 10,000 meters expected to be installed this winter amid fears people will disconnect when they run out of cash
Cash-strapped households are turning to prepayment meters in record numbers to cut back on energy bills, with 10,000 a month forecast to be installed this winter as the cost of living crisis deepens.
The price comparison website Uswitch said the startling trend – after more than two years when the number of meters has been falling as more homes moved to direct debit – was a worrying sign, as customers could disconnect when usage and bills were likely to be highest at the coldest time of the year.
More than 10,000 meters expected to be installed this winter amid fears people will disconnect when they run out of cashCash-strapped households are turning to prepayment meters in record numbers to cut back on energy bills, with 10,000 a month forecast to be installed this winter as the cost of living crisis deepens.The price comparison website Uswitch said the startling trend – after more than two years when the number of meters has been falling as more homes moved to direct debit – was a worrying sign, as customers could disconnect when usage and bills were likely to be highest at the coldest time of the year. Continue reading…