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So where can we find the unit prices for this new cap, rather than the utterly useless "average" household value which means literally nothing?

Currently on a fix at ~15.6p/unit (4.5p for 3 hours at night) electric and 2.93p/unit gas, so I expect when it ends come April, my bill will be doubling rather than the arbitrary 54% being reported in the media.
 
Haggisman said:
So where can we find the unit prices for this new cap, rather than the utterly useless "average" household value which means literally nothing?
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I agree. Do they think the general public won't understand it? Maybe most won't so they just dumb it down.
I've just gone on the 54% figure, meaning we will be paying another £100pm.
 
Haggisman said:
So where can we find the unit prices for this new cap, rather than the utterly useless "average" household value which means literally nothing?

Currently on a fix at ~15.6p/unit (4.5p for 3 hours at night) electric and 2.93p/unit gas, so I expect when it ends come April, my bill will be doubling rather than the arbitrary 54% being reported in the media.
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Why they don't talk about average unit prices also I have no idea!

You'll be doubling I'd say
 
Our heating broke for the second time start of this week (it was just the motorised valve in the end as I suspected), a day of no heating really brings it home how those in fuel poverty have to survive, thoroughly horrid experience

These prices are going to sting.

I must admit its made me pay a bit more attention to getting some solar since we are both semi home based now, I did kind of look a little while ago but not properly
 
Mercenary Keyboard Warrior said:
Our heating broke for the second time start of this week (it was just the motorised valve in the end as I suspected), a day of no heating really brings it home how those in fuel poverty have to survive, thoroughly horrid experience
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Yup, our boiler died in the middle of December a couple of years ago, and waking up and getting ready for work at 6am with frost on the inside of the windows and only a 7kw electric shower was not fun :p

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Quick look on uSwitch:

12 month fix (Ovo):

Electric: 30.4p/unit, 40p standing charge
Gas: 8.5p/unit, 26p standing charge

Which would put my bill up by 140%... nice :eek:

Obviously variable is going to be a bit lower at the cap, but still...
 
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Not surprised knew this was coming following all the warnings, let's hope the wholesale prices nosedive between April and October so we are at least back to the current cap by then.

Really don't know how those on the breadline are going to cope.

First thing the government can do is at least cut the VAT, impose a massive windfall tax on the energy companies and scrap all the green payments for the time being.
 
2004typer said:
Not surprised knew this was coming following all the warnings, let's hope the wholesale prices nosedive between April and October so we are at least back to the current cap by then.

Really don't know how those on the breadline are going to cope.

First thing the government can do is at least cut the VAT, impose a massive windfall tax on the energy companies and scrap all the green payments for the time being.
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Yet they’ve done none of that. £150 council tax help and £300 in October. Six months away!
 
F Sake, in a Band E house......thanks a lot.

I'm sick of this, fortunate I can afford the rise but I really resent paying it.

Sick of being constantly screwed over for actually making an effort in life.

I'm all up for helping those who struggle, but I'm sick of the lack of help for those of us who are managing ok, but obviously nowhere near rich.
 
Jono8 said:
Well **** me i guess for being in council tax band E :(

Stupid policy to try and help with energy costs.
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Haha I just checked too. Also E :(

But to be fair we can afford it. Think I'm gonna have to fix mortgage though. Can't risk that spiking to 3 percent over next few years.
That would be what kills it for us. Mortgage rates spiking tok much.

Damn glad I fixed on energy at least.

Anyone know if the 200gbp.discount is applied to fixed tariffs?
 
2004typer said:
Not surprised knew this was coming following all the warnings, let's hope the wholesale prices nosedive between April and October so we are at least back to the current cap by then.
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I don't think anyone is surprised by it, but for most people I doubt there's anything they could actually do about it!
 
The good news keeps coming.. Rate rise confirmed

200 pounds in October.. To be paid back, when bills might be even higher.

If Labour stick to this taxing the oil corps they are gonna landslide victory at next election
 
2004typer said:
F Sake, in a Band E house......thanks a lot.

I'm sick of this, fortunate I can afford the rise but I really resent paying it.

Sick of being constantly screwed over for actually making an effort in life.

I'm all up for helping those who struggle, but I'm sick of the lack of help for those of us who are managing ok, but obviously nowhere near rich.
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Welcome to the squeezed middle, not poor enough for help not rich enough to ignore it all

I wouldn't get too excited about it, £150 is £12.50 a month off your council tax, almost enough for a pint :D
 
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