Another hike in electricity and gas due

smsmith

I just got my letter today from NIE informing me of the increase and telling me the next code I buy will be the 60 digit one - does that mean I cant buy any more electric at the old rates - even though it doesnt change until October 1st?

doelani

Any electric you use between now and 1st will still be at old rate, the new code will make your meter change from 1st october

sunshine

Not so good news for those hoping to pay at the old tariff. Apparently you had to have made the payments by 23 September!!!


http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/topup-shock-for-nie-customers-13982278.html
"NIE was involved in another public relations fiasco last night when it emerged that customers have been denied the chance to stock up on their electricity before the new higher tariff kicks in.

Many pre-paid customers learned just yesterday that any electricity they buy now at the old, cheaper rate will automatically default to the controversial 33% higher level on October 1.
It means that housholders who did not ‘top up’ at the old rate before September 23 have lost out on the opportunity to make a substantial saving."

Bigcammy

I got the letter yesterday, 24th September, but it was dated 16th September. The more cynical of us could ask why the letters took so long to be delivered.