ENERGY CRISIS

How much are energy bills rising in your area? Full list of standing charges and tariffs across the UK revealed

MILLIONS of households are facing higher energy bills but some areas of the UK will see bigger hikes.

The energy price cap will jump on Friday, meaning gas and electricity costs will soar by hundreds of pounds.

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Standing charge prices vary across the country

The price cap is increasing by £693 to £1,971 a year on April 1, affecting millions of consumers who are on variable tariffs.

The amount you pay for energy is split between the cost of the gas and electricity use, and the standing charge.

A standing charge is added to most gas and electricity bills to cover the cost of supplying your home with energy.

It's a fixed daily amount that is unaffected by how much energy you actually use.

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Ofgem, the energy regulator, has said that suppliers can set their own standing charge and tariff rates, as long as bills don't exceed the average total amount.

The amount you're charged will depend on where you live, how you pay and your type of energy meter. 

The price cap daily standing charge is rising from 45p for electricity and 27p a day for gas on average.

But the amount you can be charged varies across the country, with some households set to pay double from Friday.

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compared the price per day for a single rate electricity meter from April, and found some regions are facing price hikes of more than 100%.

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According to the data, from energy regulator Ofgem, households in North Wales and Merseyside are facing the biggest increase.

The standing charge will rise 102%, up 23p to 45p a day, the Ofgem figures show.

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