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Misled on utility costs – inflated prepay electricity rate at 85p/kWh
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snickeddoodle said:Thanks everyone. This actually feels a bit better. I had no idea business tariffs could be that high, and I'd rather be on a crappy tariff from a supplier, than a landlord's made-it-up rate. All good points too about the standing charge per meter, and potential complexity of supply. It is for reference, all open plan "studios" with a fridge and a small bathroom, shared kitchens x 2 with cooking facilities and washing machines.Sounds a little bit like student accommodation, although that would normally be bills-included.Hope it's a nice studio, despite the expensive electricityN. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill Coop member.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!
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