Energy bills which rocketed in April are set to go up again in October - and then get even higher in January and April next year, with the average bill forecast to be £4,500 a year within months. Experts say there are things you can do to cut your bill - including being aware of which appliances use the most power, and which are draining your account even when you don't know it.
Some household appliances are big users of energy - and should be avoided if you can - while others draw power 24/7 whether you are actively using them or not. These are sometimes known as 'vampire appliances' because they suck the money from your account. Even before the most recent price rises in April the average home was spending £86 a year on vampire appliances - mostly electrical devices left on standby.
That went up to around £129 in April and in October it could go up another £60 a year. So if you don't take action you could be paying well over £200 a year just to leave devices plugged in by next April.
