Winter adds £450 to energy bills - 08/04/2011
Domestic customers might be inclined to switch energy tariffs after hearing that the recent cold weather added an average of £453 to their fuel bills.Research from energyhelpline.com reveals that the harsh winter combined with rising prices of gas and electricity saw UK householders being presented with a £12.24 billion bill for their power usage between December and March.Mark Todd, director of the energy comparison site, comments: "This will be a huge headache for people who are struggling to balance the books against a seemingly relentless tide of price rises and falling household income.He added: "Consumers are being hit left, right and centre as they try to keep their heads above the water and this collective £12.24 billion winter fuel will just add to the nation's woes."However, energy users might be able to find cheap energy tariffs online.Make sure you're not paying too much for your energy - compare gas and electricity prices now at energyhelpline.com or call 0800 074 0745
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