Experts urge everyone to check their gas and electricity meters immediately
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHouseholds will see the largest rise in the cost of energy in living memory from Friday when bills increase by 54 percent. Experts have now advised householders to submit meter readings for gas and electricity to their supplier on Thursday (31 March) to show exactly how much energy they have used ahead of the price cap increasing from 1 April.
The move will stop firms from estimating usage and potentially charging for energy used before April 1 at the higher rate. Households should also send regular meter readings, ideally on the same date each month, to prevent their supplier from estimating usage and potentially overcharging for it - especially as summer approaches and less heating is used.
Gillian Cooper, head of energy policy at Citizens Advice, said: “We’d recommend sending meter readings to your supplier ahead of the price cap rise on 1 April.
This means your energy company will have an accurate picture of your usage before higher rates come in. Read more: Cost of living mobile phone change could save you up to £360 a year "If you’re struggling to pay your bill, speak to your energy provider as they have to help you.
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