If you pay your energy bills through a prepay meter or direct debit there are steps you can take to minimise your bills ahead of the price cap rising.
The energy price cap, which applies to default variable tariffs but not fixed price deals, rises by £693 to £1,277 to £1,971 per year from Friday April 1. It will mean prices rise by 54% for those who use a typical amount of energy, adding to the cost of living crisis.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis told ITV's Lorraine there is "not much" consumers can do to protect themselves from rising energy costs, without Government intervention. But there are "a number of small things you can do", including two top tips.
