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Josie Clarke

Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%

The energy price cap is rising (PA) - (PA Wire)

Millions of Britons have been urged to submit energy meter readings to avoid paying higher bills than they need to as a 13% jump to the price cap takes effect.

The estimated 5.3 million households on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter have been urged to take action to avoid paying for energy they have already used at the new, more expensive rates that take effect from Wednesday.

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