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Linda Howard

11 ways to save over £1,200 on your energy bills this year as price cap kicks in

Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are facing an even bigger increase in their fuel bills this month following Ofgem's price cap coming into force from April 1.

The energy price cap acts as a backstop to limit the amount that households have to pay for default tariffs, however, from today (Friday), an estimated 22 million customers will see their gas and electricity bills shoot up by an eye-watering £693 to £1,971 per year.

Kevin Pratt, energy expert at price comparison and financial guidance platform, Forbes Advisor, shares 11 tips which could save you an impressive, and much needed £1,205 this year, on average. It's worth noting however, that most of these money-saving hacks involve some outgoing costs to reap the rewards in the long-term.

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