Two in five people who call our National Debtline service already in energy arrears as fears over future inflation rises continue
Inflation holding at 3% will continue to worry households already struggling to get by.
Posted March 25, 2026
Grace Brownfield, Head of Influencing and Communications at Money Advice Trust, the charity that runs National Debtline, said:
“Inflation holding at 3% will continue to worry households already struggling to get by, with many fearing worse is to come as the impact of the war in the Middle East hits prices.
Already, two in every five people who contact us at National Debtline are behind on their energy bills. If prices go up in July, as is currently expected, we could see more people pushed into debt, and having to make impossible choices just to stay afloat. The Government is right to be looking now at what support options may be required and how to make sure these reach people in need.
We urge anyone worried about their finances to seek free, impartial advice as early as possible. Support is available and reaching out before things reach crisis point can make a real difference.”
