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How to read a gas or electricity meter correctly after energy price cap rise
01.04.2022 - 14:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Submitting meter readings, normally a straightforward task, became a dilemma after several energy websites crashed.
Yesterday millions of UK households hurried to submit a meter reading before the higher price cap became official.
The readings are an attempt to get the most out of lower energy rates, but many missed the deadline.
As of today, April 1, the cap rose by 54 percent, making the average Brit pay about £700 more a year.
But fear not if you couldn't submit a meter reading yesterday.
The advice from Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert, is to read meters today, ensuring you don't overpay for supplies used before the increase.
This will give your supplier proof of how much energy was used under the old price and help stop you paying more than necessary, reports Somerset Live.
Those with a smart meter don't have to do anything, but everyone else is recommended to take a reading and submit it today.
Energy prices are so dear that Martin Lewis warned people not to break the law by trying to con the energy companies with false readings.
He said on Twitter: "Many asking me Q. Can I give a falsely inflated meter reading on 31 March - so I get more at the cheap rate that I use in April? A. That's called fraud I'm afraid."
But with a range of different meters it can be difficult to be sure you are doing it right. Citizens Advice have come up with a handy guide on how to tackle each one.
A digital meter has an electronic or digital display. It will show 5 numbers in black or white, and might be followed by 1 or more red numbers.
To read the meter:
If you get cheaper electricity at certain times, you might have a two rate (or ‘dual-rate’) meter - this means it will have 2 rows of numbers.
The top row (labelled ‘low’ or
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