Full list of energy bill support available ahead of October price rise

Ofgem has confirmed that annual household energy bills are set to soar by £149 on average in the coming months. From October 1, the energy price cap will jump from £1,568 to £1,717.

It's important to note that the price cap doesn't put a ceiling on the total bill households pay. Instead, it sets the rate for each unit of gas and electricity consumed.

This means some households could see even higher bills depending on their energy use, while others might pay less. The daily standing charge for electricity is also on the rise, reaching 60.99 pence (24.50 pence per kWh), and the gas standing charge will increase to 31.66 pence (6.24 pence per kWh).

The prospect of yet another hike in energy bills may leave many customers feeling under siege. However, there is a plenty of support available for struggling households, with some even qualifying for payments worth up to £300.

Over one million pensioners are set to receive up to £300 this winter. According to the government website, you can receive the Winter Fuel Payment this winter if you were born before September 23, 1958. It is also only available to those living in England and Wales.

Furthermore, after changes by the new Labour government, claimants must also receive payments for one of the following benefits:

If you are in debt with your energy supplier, the first thing you should is contact them to go through your options. There's a chance you may be able to set up a payment plan within your means.

However, if you feel that isn't possible you can always look at getting a grant to help pay it off. Various suppliers have their own grants and support funds to help their customers.

It's important to note that if your supplier is not listed below, you may still be able to get