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Why your smart meter could see your gas and electr

Michaelw
Michaelw Posts: 296 Forumite
Why your smart meter could see your gas and electricity bills rise

They are meant to make life easier and help people save money, but smart meters have been accused of pushing up fuel bills

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/your-smart-meter-could-see-14253124

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  • Smart Meters enabled me to come off pre pay. I have saved a fair few quid since. Keep them rolling.
  • Michaelw
    Michaelw Posts: 296 Forumite
    I ended up paying more and now have to return to prepay.Suppliers do credit check but that doesn't mean the customer can afford the costs of todays fuel prices.Onece the tarriff was the same as the standard variable tht has changed.Someone can switch but the meters become standard and reports of gas meter reliability have started to emerge cutting off the supply.A prepayment custome has a four hour window for meter attendence.
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