MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis has advised people to take an energy meter reading before huge price hikes come into force.
The energy price cap will rise by 54% on April 1, regulator Ofgem has confirmed. This means default tariffs paid by direct debit will rise from £1,277 to £1,971 - an increase of £693.
Prepayment customers will see a bigger jump, with their price cap going up by £708, from £1,309 to £2,017. However, as the higher prices come in, Martin has advised households to take a meter reading, reports the Mirror.
