Martin Lewis issues warning after addressing 'depressing and dangerous' subject on live TV

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Martin Lewis, 49, is known for his money saving tips, making regular appearances on This Morning and his own show The Martin Lewis Money Show.The financial broadcaster took to Twitter this evening to share his feelings after talking to This Morning viewers about their energy bills, leading his "heart to just sink".Martin took to Twitter in view of his 1.3 million followers to talk about his appearance on today's This Morning.He penned: "My heart just sank doing my @thismorning phone just then - as it does almost every time I hear 'energy bills' right now."So many people are understandably unable to process the scale of the increases and unable to meet the price.

It is depressing and dangerous."Martin Lewis had issued advice to energy customers who are struggling to pay their bills on the morning show.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.The price of energy bills are due to skyrocket when the price cap rises by 54% next month because of the surging cost of wholesale gas.Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted the price of wholesale gas to soar to record highs.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.