Homeowners Urged to Find Best Energy Deals

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It was recently announced that British Gas has become the cheapest supplier of energy in the UK. However, following the announcement, experts have urged property owners to be more strict on their energy companies to ensure they are always fighting to get the very best prices.

Last week, British Gas announced that it had cut its standard gas prices by around 7 percent, which instantly takes off around £55 of annual fuel bills for eight million customers around the country.

Comparison service uSwitch.com stated that this change means that British Gas is now the cheapest gas and electricity supplier in the UK.

Head of utilities at Gocompare.com, Mark Greening, said that other suppliers should follow this price cut with their own reductions. However, Ofgem have recently announced that price increases will be needed in order to pay for upgrades, suggesting that any price cuts could be very short lived.

Mark Greening still urges people to fight against price increases, and always shop around to ensure they have the best deal.

Further ways to beat any potential price increases include to make homes more energy efficient. Double glazing can help to reduce heat lost through windows and doors, to allow homeowners to turn down thermostats and benefit from cheaper energy bills.

Other recommended measures include wrapping up warm, always keeping doors closed to keep heat inside the room, closing the curtains, using energy efficient light bulbs, turning appliances off rather than leaving them on standby, and draught-proofing.