The latest round of price increases have driven the average price of electricity up more than 11%, with gas prices increasing recently by more than 17%.
‘Utilities’ Category
Energy Prices Rapidly Increasing
Posted in Credit Cards, Utilities on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 11:24 by Jessica Haynes.
Utility Pricing Help Not Always Best for Consumers
Posted in Utilities on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 by Martyn Shaw.
A recent investigation has revealed that six of the largest energy utilities in the UK give inconsistent and even inaccurate answers when consumers call them asking about low-cost options for gas and electricity. The energy companies surveyed included Southern Electric, British Gas and E.ON.
Preparing for More Utility Price Increases
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 14:15 by Jessica Haynes.
Many households have already absorbed increased costs in utilities, but can look forward to even more by the end of the year. If you are unsure just how much more your budget can stand in terms of higher costs for gas and electricity, now is the time to make some changes and find ways to keep those costs as low as possible.
Electricity and Gas Prices Increasing
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 10:34 by Martyn Shaw.
As more providers of gas and electricity increase rates, households face the task of determining how to manage those costs more effectively.
Dealing With Increases in Utility Costs
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at 09:47 by Jessica Haynes.
According to data released by the Office for National Statistics, household utilities can be expected to continue increasing.
Fighting off the Effects of Inflation
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at 09:35 by Martyn Shaw.
As many households know too well, inflation has an adverse effect on the spending power of consumers.
Time to Rethink Your Mobile Phone Service
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 10:27 by Martyn Shaw.
As with many services, if you are a mobile phone user, it pays to compare mobile phone services from time to time.
Are you Living in Fuel Poverty?
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, July 15th, 2011 at 11:21 by Jessica Haynes.
With utility prices continuing to increase, many households are having to devote a larger share of their monthly income to covering heating and cooling costs.
Investigating the Possibility of a Fixed Rate Tariff
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, July 1st, 2011 at 15:26 by Martyn Shaw.
With so much talk of utility costs moving upward over the next several months, it is not unusual for consumers to begin taking a second look at fixed rate tariffs
More Increases in Utility Costs for Households
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at 14:38 by Jessica Haynes.
With word that British Gas will increase prices shortly, consumers face the task of dealing with yet another increase in household utility costs.
