Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it
Energy prices have now risen by nearly 4%, with forecasts of a much bigger jump to come in January.
Regulator Ofgem's price cap affects about 20 million households in England, Scotland and Wales and sets a maximum price for each unit of gas and electricity.
Forecasters have suggested a 16% increase is possible in January , due to high wholesale prices paid by suppliers as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
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