How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here, the PA news agency looks at why the price cap is going up and what people can do to mitigate the cost of their energy bills. I’d encourage people to shop around and consider fixing if there is a tariff that’s right for you Jonathan Brearley, Ofgem's chief executive – Why is the price cap rising? “I’d encourage people to shop around and consider fixing if there is a tariff that’s right for you – there are options available that could save you money, while also offering the security of a rate that won’t change for a fixed period.” As a rule of thumb, we'd recommend looking for deals around the price of the current price cap, not longer than 12 months and without significant exit fees Emily Seymour, Which? “As a rule of thumb, we’d recommend looking for deals around the price of the current price cap, not longer than 12 months and without significant exit fees.” – What support is available for me?
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