Households are facing dire warnings that the energy price cap will soar from today’s £1,971 to around £3,582 in October, and then hit more than £4,200 in January.
The increase threatens to cripple the finances of even those who are currently comfortably handling their bills.
Here is a list of measures households can take now to cut their energy costs and prepare for the coming months.
It pays to remember that although individual savings might look relatively small, they can all add up to significant savings across a year.
– First step: switch off and unplug
Households should now have done a complete check of every power outlet, unplugging anything that is not necessary and turning devices off standby mode – and getting into the habit of doing this…