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Big Bill

I have just received my gas and electricity bill for Oct to Jan and it's £931.70 I can't pay it and they have told me they are going to put pre-pay meter in. I live alone and I'm unemployed. I can't beleive the jump. This time last year was
Elec....2695 This year ....1020
Gas last year at this time
14227....This year......19565
I was a wreck yesterday when this came in but they assure me it's correct. I have a combi boiler so water heats as it runs no appliances left on standby etc use television and 1 bedside lamp. Can this be right.:mad: I meant to say I'm with Scottish power for both.. I've switched the heating off now and don't intend putting it back on. 4 bedroomed detached house. I'm on £60.50 a week benefit.

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  • Magentasue
    Magentasue Posts: 4,229 Forumite
    You live on your own in a four bedroomed house - how much of it do you heat?

    How many kwh of gas and elec do you use a day at present? Are the meter readings on your bill actual or estimated?
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