Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usage
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The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221, reflecting the spike in global prices caused by the Iran war. Photograph: Simon Dack/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221, reflecting the spike in global prices caused by the Iran war. Photograph: Simon Dack/AlamyEnergy billsMillions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on WednesdayEstimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usageZoe WoodTue 30 Jun 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 30 Jun 2026 02.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter reading before the price cap rises on Wednesday.The…
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