Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged everyone to check their gas and electricity meters on March 31. Energy bills are set to surge for everyone on April 1 as regulator Ofgem has confirmed it is increasing its price cap by 54% from April 1 - rising by £693 from £1,277 to £1,971.
The energy price cap sets a limit on the rates a supplier can charge for each unit of gas and electricity you use. But ahead of higher prices coming in, Martin has advised households to take a meter reading on March 31.
By doing this, you can then go to your energy provider and explain exactly how much energy you used before the price cap increase came into effect, reports the Mirror. Speaking on his ITV Martin Lewis Money Show Live broadcast last week, the MoneySavingExpert said: "That way you draw a line in the sand that says to your energy firm, I've only used this amount at the cheaper rate.
