Why your energy bill might go up by £383 next month and how to avoid it
You won't believe how quick and easy it is to find a new deal - and save yourself hundreds of pounds
THOUSANDS of households could be set for a fright after when their energy bills go up this Halloween - unless they switch tariffs now.
Those on fixed energy deals could see gas and electricity bills leap by £122.82 when 14 dual fuel tariffs end on October 31.
If savvy customers are quick to shop around for a new deal, they could save as much as £366 just by switching.
Scottish Power customers on the Online Fixed Price Energy October 2016 tariff will see the largest average UK rise of £196.71 - that's an increase of 22 per cent.
Comparison website, Gocompare.com found that out of the 14 dual fuel tariffs set to expire, 11 will result in higher bills for customers if they allow themselves be rolled onto their supplier’s standard tariff.
Suppliers with tariffs coming to an end include; Co-operative Energy, EDF Energy, First: Utility, Flow Energy, Npower, Sainsbury’s Energy and Scottish Power.
3. CHOOSE which one works for you and then make sure you constantly monitor your tariff.
This will help to make sure you remain with the cheapest supplier every month.
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