Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “The expectation of a drop in July’s price cap is welcome news. But any household still on the standard variable tariff should ditch it well before then.
“There are a number of fixed deals on the market already cheaper than the predicted July rates, and we’re seeing the biggest savings versus the price cap since autumn 2020.
“The average household on a standard tariff could save around £332 a year by switching compared with the current price cap, which also beats the latest July prediction by around £200 per year.*
“Now is the time to go online to see what deals are available to you. If you can beat the predicted July rates then switching now could be a no-brainer.”**
ENDS
For more information
Beverley Noble | Energy PR Manager
beverley.noble@rvu.co.uk
Twitter: @UswitchPR
Notes to editors
*Cheapest energy-only dual-fuel tariff: Outfox the Market, Fix'd Dual May25 12M v5.0, average annual bill £1,517, fixed for 12 months, £50 per fuel exit fees. Prices correct as of 8:00am on 19 May 2025.
**On 30 September 2020 the energy price cap was £1,162 and the cheapest fixed deal on the market was £832. £1,162 - £832= £330 saving. Based on dual-fuel customer with average usage paying by direct debit.
About Uswitch
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More people go to Uswitch to find their energy, broadband and mobile deals than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
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