dual fuel
Ovo implement price rises
A supplier that previously cancelled plans to increase its energy prices has announced that it will be reversing that original decision. Ovo's new customers will now see their fixed-rate dual fuel tariffs increase by 7.7 per cent; meanwhile those on an electricity-only tariff will also see an increase of 3 per cent, according to an ...
Energy bill price rises set to start this week
Energy suppliers E.ON and Scottish and Southern Power will introduce their latest price hikes this week. Both companies announced planned price rises for gas and electricity bills a few weeks ago - the new tariffs will go "live" this week. E.ON will raise its electricity prices by 11.4% and gas by 18.1% on Tuesday. On ...
'Consumers save by switching energy supplier' - report
Eight of ten consumers who switch service providers end up saving money, according to a new report. The National Consumer Agency in Ireland found those who swapped suppliers for electricity, car insurance and grocery shopping made savings compared to those who stayed with the same supplier. Nine out of ten of the consumers who did ...
Switch energy suppliers before the winter chill
The temperature is dropping, the skies are going grey and the blustery winds of change are blowing summer away, and bringing in the autumn season. All memories of sunny days will soon be washed away by rain, and with them, comes the time to fire back up the heating. With the days going darker, too, ...
Ways to save money on gas and electricity bills
Three of the UK's "Big Six" energy suppliers have hiked their bills by up to 20% - meaning most families will face an extra £190 on their fuel bill this year. Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power and British Gas have all announced hikes on gas and electricity prices. EDF Energy, Npower and E.ON are ...
"Use price comparison sites to beat rises" - energy minister
The Government has urged consumers to switch energy suppliers to get cheap gas and electricity bills on the back of more price rises. Energy minister Chris Huhne MP said people should use price comparison websites to find the best deal for their energy bills. Mr Huhne was speaking after another major energy supplier, British Gas, ...
