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Originally Posted by MargaretR
I have resurrected this thread from 3 years ago, because my annual fuel bill has increased from £876 to £1906.
I ceased using gas last summer for medical reasons and bought two electric convector heaters (1KW and 1.5Kw). They have a built in thermostats so I can control the heat at 24C in the lounge and 22C in the bedroom. (No heat in bathroom and kitchen, but doors never close here.) I expected electric heating to cost a bit more than gas - but I didn't expect it to more than double!, even taking into account price increases
I recall it is not long ago that the press were saying that the fuel costs of a three bed semi were about £1800 - I have a one bed flat with low ceilings.
When I ceased using gas last summer I switched to Scottish Power because I wanted to avoid a gas standing charge. I am used to switching procedures because I have switched often.
I got onto a fixed lower tariff which will end in July so this £1906 year forecast will be at fuel price standard rates.
I went to Money Supermarket and Uswitch and did a comparison based on annual KWH usage and was advised that Scottish Power is the cheapest option at present.
I will be looking at those sites again in July when my 'cheaper' tariff expires - fingers crossed for a better deal.
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Well, as you know we live in nearly identical properties Margaret and I too keep temperatures on an even keel, mine are 24c in the living room, bedroom and bathroom, kitchen no heating on. my heating is gas, I have duel fuel deal with British Gas paid on a monthly DD which cost me around £1100 per annum, which I think is fine really