In a written response to Socialist MP Bertalan Tóth, he said bills more than 30 days due amount to a total of Ft 75 billion, compared with Ft 90 billion at this time last year.

The figures may vary due to record-keeping differences among utility providers, he added.

Overall, 1 million households were behind on payments of gas, electricity and heating bills, down from 1.4 million in September of last year.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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