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  • MrsCD
    MrsCD Posts: 1,917 Forumite
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    Si_Clist said:
    For those who have been seeing all the stories this morning telling us what the new Ofgem price cap is but who still have no idea because all they tell you is about "average bills", the figures you need to know are on the Ofgem site. For the period 1st Oct to 31st Dec they are electric 52p per kWh, gas 15p and standing charges 46p and 28p respectively.
    Thank you, @Si_Clist
    ...I think 🤔 
    My electric is 30.165 on the dearer rate and 16.476 on cheaper rate, so I'm hoping it won't go up much more than that 52p you've quoted!  :s
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  • ariarnia
    ariarnia Posts: 4,225 Forumite
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    can someone recommend good camping style lanterns? we want to buy two or three to haven the house in case of power cuts (planned or unplanned) over winter. but we've been stung in the past with things bought that work fine when tested for a month but then dont work when needed.

    i like the torches with the huge square batteries that seem to last forever but they all seem to be rechargeable now so priorities are holding charge once charged and put away and then being able to run all night (my daughter still doesn't like to have the house completely dark if she needs to get up in the night). light doesn't have to be too bright but enough to not accidentally fall down the stairs! other priority is something that will last a few years being in a cupboard and only being checked/charged once or twice a year. 
    Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. Anne Lamott

    It's amazing how those with a can-do attitude and willingness to 'pitch in and work' get all the luck, isn't it?

    Please consider buying some pet food and giving it to your local food bank collection or animal charity. Animals aren't to blame for the cost of living crisis.
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