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Gemma Jones & Sonia Sharma

British Gas issues important update to customers ahead of October energy price cap rise

Customers of British Gas have been issued an important message regarding the October energy price cap increase.

In an email, the energy giant said the average household cost of energy will be capped at £2,500 as of October 1. It will be frozen at this rate for the next two years as part of Liz Truss' Energy Price Guarantee.

The changes could save the average household up to £1,000 per year. It comes in addition to the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme.

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