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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Barry Collins

Cost of living crisis: How much does it cost to use a microwave and slow cooker?

What’s the cheapest way to cook our meals?

(Picture: Yui Mok/PA)

Now the full effect of the October energy price hikes is starting to be felt, people will be looking for ways to cut costs. And one of the biggest energy costs in the home is cooking.

Whether it’s electric ovens, microwave ovens, or electric hobs, there are plenty of kitchen appliances that will chew through energy. But there are ways to keep cooking costs down without resorting to salads for dinner.

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