The UK government’s energy price cap is scheduled to increase on Wednesday, and households without smart meters are being urged to submit meter readings to avoid being charged based on estimates. The Guardian reports that an estimated 5.3 million households on standard tariffs that do not have smart meters may be at risk of paying more for some of their June energy use if they do not provide readings before the new rates take effect. The Evening Standard says the typical household bill is set to rise by 13%, from £1,641 to £1,862. Coverage referenced by Google News also notes that energy costs are rising despite broader moves in global fuel prices, and that unions are planning or calling for action related to the bill increase. Across the reporting, the immediate focus is on ensuring customers’ meters are read in time so suppliers can calculate charges using actual consumption rather than estimates during the transition to the higher cap rates.
Millions in the UK urged to submit energy meter readings before price cap rises
The UK government’s energy price cap is scheduled to increase on Wednesday, and households without smart meters are being urged to submit meter readings to avoid being charged based on estimates. The...
- The UK energy price cap rises on Wednesday.
- Households without smart meters are urged to submit meter readings before the increase takes effect.
- Reporting estimates around 5.3 million households on standard tariffs may be affected.
- The typical household bill is forecast to increase by about 13%, from £1,641 to £1,862.
- Unions and media coverage highlight broader concerns about the impact of the higher bills.
The energy price cap is set to rise by 13% on Wednesday, with the bill for a typical household increasing from £1,641 to £1,862
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8 hours agoEstimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usageMillions 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. Continue reading...
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