Which? responds to the news that the energy price guarantee will rise to £3,000 from April 2023

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:

"Additional support for the most financially vulnerable and the new price guarantee will bring some much-needed relief to those struggling most, but it may still not be enough - particularly if bills remain this high next winter.

"It's not just those on the lowest incomes who will struggle to afford higher bills - for example, people on lower-middle incomes will just miss out on extra support and will need to find more than £1,000 extra to cover their energy costs. The government must ensure that as energy prices remain incredibly high, consumers are not left struggling to make ends meet.

“With energy bills higher than ever, the government’s announcement of further help for consumers to make their homes more energy efficient is an important step in the right direction. This support should be delivered as quickly as possible and underpinned with accessible independent advice and robust consumer protections.”