Millions of households told to take action by end of the day before energy price hike
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions of households told to take action by end of the day before energy price hike

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The average household energy bill is to increase by £149 a year from Tuesday as Ofgem increases its price cap just as homes move into the winter months. Those households on a standard variable tariff – as opposed to a fixed deal – and who do not have a smart meter should submit their electricity and gas readings to their supplier as close as possible to October 1 to ensure any energy they use before this date is not inaccurately billed at the higher prices. Experts think there is likely to be a further energy bill increase in January due to escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war Millions of pensioners are also facing a winter with less support after the new Government decided to scrap winter fuel payments for those who do not receive pension credits or other benefits. Uswitch energy spokesman Ben Gallizzi said: “With energy prices rising next week, it’s vital that households submit a meter reading, with a £19 difference between the cost of a week’s energy at September’s prices compared with October.

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