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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Zoe Wood

Energy bills: EDF offers fixed deal £300 cheaper than price cap

A person holds a smart energy meter and a smart thermostat
Since April the energy price cap has been £1,849. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Households in Great Britain have been grappling with high energy bills for four years but attractive fixed deals that are £300 cheaper than the current price cap are now available.

This week, EDF launched its “cheapest fixed tariff since 2021”, describing it as the best energy-only deal available from a “big six” supplier. The 12-month tariff, Simply Fixed Direct May26, is priced at £1,549 for an average dual-fuel customer paying by direct debit. This is £300 below the regulator Ofgem’s latest price cap.

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