Seeing as it is so cold at the moment in the UK, most people are prompted to hibernate by staying at home and ramping up the heating. However the big energy providers have now announced big price rises this winter.
Energy provider E.ON has announced it will be putting up prices next year – the last of the ‘big six’ companies to do so. The supplier told customers the hike will take effect from January 2013.
Energy company E.On has apologised after it overcharged 94,000 customers when putting up tariffs. The customers affected will receive an average rebate of £14.83 each.
The government announced it will simplify the tariffs energy companies are able to offer consumers. Energy Secretary Ed Davey this week revealed the ‘four core tariff’ plan for gas and electricity deals.
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