With energy bills set to skyrocket across the UK from October 1, people are being urged to submit a meter reading to avoid being overcharged for their energy.
However, while people may be anxious about rising bills, it's important to avoid the temptation of providing a false meter reading to your supplier in an attempt to be charged less. The energy price cap will be increased and frozen at £2,500 from Saturday for the next two years.
While it is less than what households would have originally paid if the freeze wasn't implemented, it is still a dramatic increase compared to last winter's energy bills. Providing an accurate reading on the eve of the price increase will tell suppliers exactly how much energy you used at the previous rate, meaning you will get a more accurate bill.
