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My energy provider has today, already created estimated usages for both electricity and gas.   These estimates are higher than the actual meter readings I have just taken.   Should I still submit my readings or will the energy company still go ahead and use their own est for my next bill.  P.S.  They have done so in previous months.

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  • Ultrasonic
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    edited 31 March 2022 at 8:37PM
    If you submit a meter reading it will supersede the estimate and result in the bill being recalculated.
  • Mstty
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    Let it ride but make sure you have a photo of the actual reading today if required.

    Especially if your are not on an existing fixed rate deal.
  • greyteam1959
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    Mstty said:
    Let it ride but make sure you have a photo of the actual reading today if required.

    Especially if your are not on an existing fixed rate deal.
    Daft advice.
    Always submit your own readings & your bill will be recalculated.

  • Thank you for the advice.  

    On previous bills, even when a meter reading has been submitted, it always shows their estimate as well as my reading.  Gets a bit confusing sometimes when trying to work out usages.
  • Gerry1
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    If you're on the capped Standard Variable Tariff and want the variance to be charged at tomorrow's higher rates, make sure you submit a reading !
  • wakeupalarm
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    edited 31 March 2022 at 10:41PM
    Who is your energy provider?
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