Energy prices continue to put strain on finances

Over recent months being in charge of the household finances has become an unenviable task, as most households have found that their budgets have been overstretched, making it very difficult to make ends meet. A number of factors have contributed to these financial difficulties, such as rising borrowing costs, tighter credit conditions, soaring petrol prices, rocketing food prices, and increasing bills. And, as has been the case quite often over the past few years, it is energy bills that are causing major problems when it comes to most household budgets. Read more

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