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Energy prices are expected to soar this year and the next. This is a huge issue for those who will not be able to afford the price difference. According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-england-bristol-37993300\">BBC<\/a>, one in ten families in the UK will face heating bills they cannot afford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why such an increase in prices?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There has been an increase in demand for energy supplies on a global scale. Due to more extreme winters across Europe, energy usage has been abnormally high and stored gas levels are low. According to the BBC,&nbsp;about 15 million households have seen their energy bills rise by 12% since the beginning of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can I save money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparing energy companies to see which is best suited for your lifestyle is always helpful but can be a hassle. 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