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Levi Winchester & Nicola Roy

10 energy myths busted - from smart meters to keeping appliances on standby

The price of energy will skyrocket again in October, Ofgem has warned. Last week it was announced that the energy price cap will rise to £3,549 per year on October 1, for those who choose to pay via direct debit on a default tariff.

This will put pressure on families and households who are already struggling to deal with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The cap is currently set at £1,971, meaning the increase is a huge 80 per cent.

To help keep bills down and ensure families are using their appliances the right way, the Mirror has debunked ten common myths about energy usage.

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