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We're all aware of the hike in prices/tariffs, but I'm a bit confused.
Our current Gas/electric tariff ends on the 21st. According to Martin Lewis/MSE, the 'price cap' is cheaper than any deal available, and says 'do nothing'.
Presumably our supplier SSE will automatically put us on this after the 21st ? The letter I've had from them says they'll automatically switch us on to their standard tariff[s] if we do nothing. Am I right then, in presuming that as per MSE, this will be 'price-capped', and hence the 'best tariff available ?
Ta.
Yes, don't do anything. For the love of God, do not go on a fixed rate tariff under ANY circumstances at the minute. They will be robbing you blind. You should be able to ask what the rates will be however if you're curious.
I'm fixed until Feb. My cuurent monthly was £124, but they've already upped that to £138 as they reckon I've been underpaying for my usage.
They offered me a new 2-year fix... at £260
They can shove that where the sun doesn't reach their solar panels.
I just wish they wouldn't advertise fixed rates as "you could save up to XXX"
Why can't they just publish their price per unit/therm?
MSE should push for this. IMO
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Bobh, I’m in the same boat as you, I’m currently paying £140 a month and I’ve been quoted £233 a month, when my deal runs out the end of next month. I’m also in credit for about £170 so can’t work out the increase.
Glad I am living in France....electricity rises capped at 4%.....
Last year I was with British Gas.
When the fixed period of the contract ended, I price-compared and cancelled BG.
A few days later (within the cooling-iff time) I had a phone call from BG.
The upshot was they offered a really good deal to stay with them.
are they not increasing the price cap in the new year, so the energy companies can up the price a fair bit
I was with Green for my gas/electricity.
They went bust a few of months ago. Government appointed Shell as my new provider. I've had a couple of emails but not signed a new DD or paid them any money. I guess at some point they will be expecting me to 'shell' a few quid to get my account up to date
Please remember the price cap is just based on the average use of electric and gas in a typical household and not the maximum payment you may be charged.
I blame the Russians.