Energy price cap - Which? says do four simple things now to keep bills down
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's no secret that energy bills are set to rise from October 1, but that doesn't make it easier for households already struggling to get by.
The change to Ofgem's energy price cap rising means that from Tuesday you're going to be paying more for your gas and electricity - an average increase of 10% per household or £149 per year.
But there are things you can do to help make sure you're not paying more than you need to. Consumer champion Which? has outlined a number of steps people can take to soften the blow of higher bills. Read more: Winter Fuel Payment: The £14 buy that keeps every room warm without the need for central heating You can estimate how much your bill will increase from January using our energy bills calculator. Here's the advice: As a first step, the consumer champion recommends checking energy bills to see if there are savings to be had.
While you’re unlikely to save a huge sum by switching provider or tariff, consider paperless bills and paying by direct debit if you haven’t already.
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