Cost of living: Consumer group offers energy and money-saving tips to head off price hikes

With the cost of running household appliance set to rocket this winter, consumer watchdog Which? has come up with a list of ways to head off the price hikes.

The energy price cap is due to rise 80% in October, after the regulator, Ofgem, said the average household's yearly bill can be raised from £1,971 to £3,549.Average integrated fridge freezers currently cost around £73 a year to run, and this will rise to £136 in October. However, American models cost between £84 and £120 to run, which will increase to £155 and £222 a year.

To ensure your fridge freezer is running as efficiently as possible, Which? suggests cleaning the condenser coils on the back, as dust on them can prevent the fridge from cooling properly. If you have damaged door seals, it is important to replace them, so cold air cannot escape, and ensure food is cooled down properly before refrigerating.

Got a new kettle thanks, I think that’s all we can do so we can fund more rockets.

These 'tips' are about as useful as buying a new kettle. Most of them are common sense (i.e. stuff people are likely doing anyway) - or they require financial outlay to benefit (such as smart heating controls), which many simply don't have the cash to do, since the first hike!

Eat the rich

Stop smoking, buying scratch cards and cancel your Sky subscription.

Relax, folks. Six months ago Biden and Boris Johnson said Russians would feel the mighty power of Western sanctions and eventually they'd go to the streets protesting high inflation, lack of jobs... and no McDonald's burgers to eat on Satudays. Keep your fingers crossed.

CostofSanctions

Just a thought price of gas is rocketing as we know ..so our bills go up but and a big but is electric isn't cut of by putin so whys that going up ...stinks to me

Average UK utility (gas & electric) predicted to rise to a STAGGERING £7,700 by April 2023! Sign petition: could lead to free energy for all, create thousands of new well paid jobs, end fuel poverty & cut our total climate change emissions by around 2/3rds

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