Martin Lewis has issued advice to energy customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
The finance guru was taking questions from viewers on today's edition of This Morning.
A caller named Helen contacted the Money Saving Expert because she was "really concerned" as her bills are set to rise by £200 a month.
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The price of energy bills will skyrocket when the price cap rises by 54% next month due to the surging cost of wholesale gas.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted the price of wholesale gas to soar to record highs last week - and Martin warned bills could once again surge to an "unsustainable" level in October.
He said: "We're going to be faced with typical bills in the country for an average normal household of around £3,000 a year by October.
"That is totally unsustainable. As a money saving expert I have very few tools left in my arsenal."
Martin called on the government to address the crisis in the Spring statement, but urged anyone struggling to afford their bills to seek available support.
He continued: "If you are really struggling, speak to your supplier. If you can't afford to pay, speak to them. They can't cut you off.
"There are hardship funds out there. British Gas has one that even customers who aren't its customers can apply to. Most of the big funds have them too. Speak to somebody like National Energy Action. There's the warm home discount. There is government support.
"Speak to Citizens Advice. I mean, there is some help available if you are properly struggling, but I'm not sure there's enough help for everybody out there."
Martin took to Twitter after his appearance on This Morning and said his "heart sank" during the This Morning phone in as so many people are struggling to cope with the "depressing" price hikes.
He said: "My heart just sank doing my @thismorning phone in just then - as it does almost every time I hear 'energy bills' right now.
"So many people understandably unable to process the scale of the increases and unable to meet the price. It is depressing and dangerous."
Martin will issue further advice on the cost of living crisis on tonight's edition of Money Show Live.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV Hub
Money Show Live airs tonight at 8pm on ITV and ITV Hub
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