Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Key takeaways
- The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221, reflecting the spike in global prices caused by the Iran war.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter reading before the price cap rises on Wednesday.
- The estimated 5.3 million households on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter have been urged to take action before the new unit rates for gas and electricity take effect.
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The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221, reflecting the spike in global prices caused by the Iran war. Photograph: Simon Dack/Alamy View image in fullscreen. The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221, reflecting the spike in global prices caused by the Iran war. Photograph: Simon Dack/Alamy Energy bills Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usage
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter reading before the price cap rises on Wednesday.
The estimated 5.3 million households on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter have been urged to take action before the new unit rates for gas and electricity take effect.