Energy bills to rise £136 above price cap for UK households
UK households face paying £136 more than the energy price cap from January 1st. British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and Octopus customers are urged to compare deals now to save up to £150.
UK households face paying £136 more than the energy price cap from January 1st. British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and Octopus customers are urged to compare deals now to save up to £150.
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