Plunging temperatures and the possibility of snow across Scotland over the next few days will prompt millions of households to turn the heating on to keep everyone warm during the prolonged cold snap. While this may be a reluctant move for many due to rising energy bills, consumer champion Martin Lewis may have a solution for those paying by Direct Debit who are finding it increasingly more difficult to keep up with their estimated monthly payments.
During the latest edition of the Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live, the financial journalist shared a possible solution for people who want the flexibility of just paying for what they use through a variable Direct Debit. However, he warned that switching from a fixed-monthly Direct Debit agreement with your supplier to a variable one, may not be the best fit for every household budget.
And not every energy firm offers this option, Martin explained that variable Direct Debits are not offered by Ovo or SSE.
