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Electricity bills are set to drop thanks to a five percent VAT cut starting October 1st and lasting through April — but experts warn it’s a drop in the ocean for millions still battling fuel poverty. Homes with heat pumps or EVs may benefit most, yet savings could vanish if energy prices spike again. Ofgem’s new definition of a “typical” household could confuse consumers and make price comparisons harder. Advocates are calling for deeper reforms: targeted support, smarter debt solutions, and systemic changes to pricing, profits, and renewables. While bills have fallen from crisis levels, they’re still far above pre-2022 norms — and many households are still reeling from last winter’s debt.

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