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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Levi Winchester & Nicola Roy & Lana Adkin

10 energy myths busted - from smart meters to leaving the heating on low all day

The price of energy is set to soar again in winter. Last week, Ofgem announced that the energy price cap will rise to £3,549 per year on October 1, for those who are on default tariffs paying by direct debit.

This will put extra pressure on families and households who are already struggling to deal with the current cost of living crisis. The cap is currently set at £1,971, meaning the increase is 80 percent, reports the Daily Record.

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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