standard energy tariffs will see their bills rise this month as the price cap, set by the regulator Ofgem, increases by up to £96 for the year ahead.
MoneySavingExpert.com warns this means a leap from £1,042 per year to £1,138 on average for someone with typical usage, but advises that most households could save more than £200 annually just by switching energy supplier.
Guy Anker, deputy editor at the consumer website founded by Martin Lewis, said: “Our message is, and has always been, that if you're on a standard tariff, check if you can switch to a cheaper deal as many can save £100s. "Don’t just sit back and accept the rip-off as the cheapest deals on the market are on average over £200 per year cheaper than the new standard rates, and.
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