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Energy rates to fall in October but questions need to be answered, says Uswitch
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Falling energy prices are a relief as we enter the colder months, but the drop could be short lived as Ofgem will review the cap again before the depths of winter.
Uswitch comments on final October 1 price cap prediction from Cornwall Insight
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This final price cap prediction suggests that energy rates could be dropping for a second consecutive quarter, which will be a welcome relief to consumers...
Price Cap Confusion: Over half of homes don't understand what the price cap is or does
More than half of households (54%) say they aren’t sure what the price cap is or what it does, according to new consumer research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
The garden energy guzzlers that could add £14 million a week to Brits bills
Brits could spend £14 million a week powering garden appliances as temperatures start to rise, according to new analysis by Uswitch.com...
UnBILLievable: A third of households believe their energy bill direct debit is set higher than it needs to be
Nearly a third of households (31%) believe their energy direct debits are set higher than they need to be, despite falling prices and suppliers previously holding £7 billion of customers’ credit...
Save while you sunbathe: Households on holiday can cut energy bills by £14 a week while on their travels
Holidaymakers can save as much as £14 a week on energy bills while away from their home during the summer, according to new analysis by Uswitch.com...
Energy profits linked to failing price cap, says Uswitch
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “When looking at profits in the energy retail market, all roads lead back to the price cap.
Schools out for the summer: How to save energy with kids home for the holidays
While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays...
Nine million households bought air fryers and two million snapped up heated airers to battle the energy crisis
Consumers have turned to efficient appliances amid the energy crisis – with nine million households purchasing an air fryer in the last two years, reveals new research from...