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Uswitch comments on latest Ofgem energy switching figures

Commenting on today’s announcement from Ofgem that 7.7 million gas or electricity switches took place in 2016, representing a six-year high and 28% increase on 2015, Claire Osborne, energy expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The fact that so many consumers took control of their energy bills last year is a very welcome sign.

“This increase in switching reflects that significant progress was made in the energy market after the CMA published its package of remedies last summer. A six-year high shows that consumers are more confident than ever when it comes to switching energy – it is crucial that we build on this momentum, implementing all the CMA’s remedies and giving them time to make a full impact.

“Millions of households on poor value standard tariffs across the country are already paying a staggering £3.6 billion per year more for their energy than they need to, and further price increases from EDF, npower, Scottish Power, Co-operative Energy and First Utility are all due to land in the next few weeks. As a result, these households – many of whom are already struggling to afford their bills – will find themselves paying even more for their energy this year if they don’t take action now. By shopping around and switching to a fixed deal, they could save up to £618 and protect against any more unwelcome price rises.”

Find out how you could save over £1,000 a year with Uswitch here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ailene Barr

Phone: 020 3872 5610

Email: ailene.barr@uswitch.com

Twitter: @uswitchPR

Notes to editors

 

  1. https://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/news/2016/06/24/competition-and-markets-authority-publishes-final-remedies-for-energy-market-reform/

  2. https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2017/01/staying-loyal-to-energy-companies-costs-customers-nearly-4-billion-per-year/

  3. EDF: https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2016/12/uswitch-comments-as-edf-announces-8-4-electricity-price-hike/ npower: https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2017/02/bitter-blow-as-npower-announces-9-8-price-hike/ Scottish Power: https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2017/02/another-blow-for-consumers-as-scottishpower-announces-7-8-price-rise/ Co-operative Energy: https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2017/02/co-operative-energy-announces-second-price-rise-in-six-months/

  4. https://www.uswitch.com/media-centre/2016/11/1-in-3-working-families-struggle-to-pay-their-energy-bills/

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