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How to keep heating bills down amid recession and energy price rise this winter

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A worldwide shortage on gas and energy supplies has resulted in a surge in wholesale gas prices.

As a result, the energy price cap in the UK has risen twice this year, pushing energy bills for the average UK household up to around £2,500 per year.

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