be joined by coming up next, we will bejoined by experts to discuss lowering the cap on household energy prices. now it is time for your question answered. we are going to be talking about energy bills. prices will drop from april by 12%. if you are number crunching this morning and trying to work out what this could mean for your energy consumption, stick around because we will try to answer as many questions as possible. with me is our consumer correspondent and the energy sustainability editor at which? could you explain what the oftjam cap is and what has been happening to it in the last couple of years? very important event this.

the price cap sets the price of our domestic gas and electricity for around 29 —— 29 million households. it is set by the regulator every three months and what we have learnt todayis three months and what we have learnt today is that the next cap, which kicks in in april, will see those domestic energy prices come down. obviously everybody knows that they face these very high energy bills over the last couple of years. together with food it has been the really big issue on the cost of living pressures that everybody has faced. but living pressures that everybody has faced. �* . , ., faced. but a little bit of relief here because _ faced. but a little bit of relief here because come _ faced. but a little bit of relief here because come april- faced. but a little bit of relief. here because come april there faced. but a little bit of relief - here because come april there will be a drop, so if you use a typical amount of gas and electricity, well then you will see your annual bill dropped by about £238 down to £1690 a year. that is the lowest that it

has been for more than two years. it is some good news. campaigners say it will still be tough for people to pay because it is still well above pre—pandemic levels. pay because it is still well above pre-pandemic levels.— pay because it is still well above pre-pandemic levels. emily, how siunificant pre-pandemic levels. emily, how significant is _ pre-pandemic levels. emily, how significant is this _ pre-pandemic levels. emily, how significant is this movie - pre-pandemic levels. emily, how significant is this movie and - pre-pandemic levels. emily, how significant is this movie and why | pre-pandemic levels. emily, howl significant is this movie and why is it being made now?— it being made now? energy prices have been slowly _ it being made now? energy prices have been slowly coming - it being made now? energy prices have been slowly coming down, i it being made now? energy prices i have been slowly coming down, the wholesale _ have been slowly coming down, the wholesale prices, so the energy that they pay _ wholesale prices, so the energy that they pay. they have been stabilising meaning _ they pay. they have been stabilising meaning that ofjam have been able to bring _ meaning that ofjam have been able to bring in_ meaning that ofjam have been able to bring in this price drop. what we have _ to bring in this price drop. what we have seen— to bring in this price drop. what we have seen today is the unit rates that you — have seen today is the unit rates that you pay, so for every kilowatt—hour of electricity and gas that you _ kilowatt—hour of electricity and gas that you use you will be paying less each time — that you use you will be paying less each time. what we have seen on the is standing _ each time. what we have seen on the is standing charges go up, so that is standing charges go up, so that is the _ is standing charges go up, so that is the amount you pay every dayjust to use _ is the amount you pay every dayjust to use your— is the amount you pay every dayjust to use your energy supply. overall, it means _ to use your energy supply. overall, it means that for most people to build _ it means that for most people to build that— it means that for most people to build that you pay every month or

how much— build that you pay every month or how much you top up your metres will be less— how much you top up your metres will be less compared to previous months but still— be less compared to previous months but still very high and there are still things out there. he but still very high and there are still things out there.— but still very high and there are still things out there. he will win particularly _ still things out there. he will win particularly here _ still things out there. he will win particularly here and _ still things out there. he will win particularly here and he - still things out there. he will win particularly here and he will- still things out there. he will win | particularly here and he will lose, emily? it is not straightforward to calculation, because it depends largely on the mix of energy use and the type of tariff you are wrong. in the type of tariff you are wrong. in what situation will you do best here? — what situation will you do best here? absolutely. it is very dependent on your usage, which is why we _ dependent on your usage, which is why we try— dependent on your usage, which is why we try to get that across to people — why we try to get that across to people as — why we try to get that across to people as opposed to using the big headline _ people as opposed to using the big headline figures like ec. whoever knows _ headline figures like ec. whoever knows if — headline figures like ec. whoever knows if you can't is a typical household? if you use a lot of energy. — household? if you use a lot of energy, what ofjim dale is a site energy. — energy, what ofjim dale is a site energy, you will see significant savings — energy, you will see significant savings on your bills from april because — savings on your bills from april because the amount you pay per unit will decrease on electricity and

gas _ will decrease on electricity and gas the — will decrease on electricity and gas. the standing charges that you pay in _ gas. the standing charges that you pay in that— gas. the standing charges that you pay in that scenario will be less of the ttutt— pay in that scenario will be less of the bulk of— pay in that scenario will be less of the bulk of your bill. if you are a low energy— the bulk of your bill. if you are a low energy user, so you really think she is— low energy user, so you really think she is very— low energy user, so you really think she is very much at all, you're likely— she is very much at all, you're likely to — she is very much at all, you're likely to see much less of a difference because while your rates will be _ difference because while your rates will be coming down, you're standing charges _ will be coming down, you're standing charges will — will be coming down, you're standing charges will increase and they make up charges will increase and they make up more _ charges will increase and they make up more of— charges will increase and they make up more of your bill for that sort of household. he asked about different types of tariff and one thing _ different types of tariff and one thing we — different types of tariff and one thing we have seen today as an equalisation between prepayment meters— equalisation between prepayment meters and direct debit customers. previously. — meters and direct debit customers. previously, prepayment customers have had _ previously, prepayment customers have had to pay higher fees for their— have had to pay higher fees for their energy. that is because it is deemed — their energy. that is because it is deemed to — their energy. that is because it is deemed to be more expensive to manage — deemed to be more expensive to manage as a way of paying, there is more _ manage as a way of paying, there is more admin— manage as a way of paying, there is more admin on the supplier side. those _ more admin on the supplier side. those people have had to pay more, which _ those people have had to pay more, which is _ those people have had to pay more, which is difficult because they are often _ which is difficult because they are often the — which is difficult because they are often the lowest income households and people who are struggling the most _ and people who are struggling the most the — and people who are struggling the most. the government's energy price guarantee _ most. the government's energy price guarantee has average that also for the last— guarantee has average that also for the last couple of years and that is

coming _ the last couple of years and that is coming to— the last couple of years and that is coming to an end so ofjim has announced— coming to an end so ofjim has announced today that does prepayment customers— announced today that does prepayment customers will be paying ever so slightly— customers will be paying ever so slightly less than those on a direct debit _ slightly less than those on a direct debit. �* , ., ., slightly less than those on a direct debit. �*, ., ., , ,, , slightly less than those on a direct debit. �*, ., ., , ,, debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a workin: debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mom _ debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mum. she _ debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mum. she has _ debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mum. she has a _ debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mum. she has ajob- debit. let's go to rebekah. she is a working mum. she has ajob in - working mum. she has a job in customer services and is also a hairdresser. rebecca, how are you placed in terms of what you're paying on energy and how much this might affect you? that paying on energy and how much this might affect you?— paying on energy and how much this might affect you? at the moment my averaue bill might affect you? at the moment my average bill is — might affect you? at the moment my average bill is about _ might affect you? at the moment my average bill is about £110 _ might affect you? at the moment my average bill is about £110 a _ might affect you? at the moment my average bill is about £110 a month. i average bill is about £110 a month. just to— average bill is about £110 a month. just to be — average bill is about £110 a month. just to be clear, _ average bill is about £110 a month. just to be clear, is _ average bill is about £110 a month. just to be clear, is that _ average bill is about £110 a month. just to be clear, is that gas - average bill is about £110 a month. just to be clear, is that gas and - just to be clear, is that gas and electricity together?— just to be clear, is that gas and electricity together? yes, that is combined- _ electricity together? yes, that is combined. previously _ electricity together? yes, that is combined. previously when - electricity together? yes, that is combined. previously when i - electricity together? yes, that is| combined. previously when i was electricity together? yes, that is - combined. previously when i was with my partner— combined. previously when i was with my partner and — combined. previously when i was with my partner and we _ combined. previously when i was with my partner and we had _ combined. previously when i was with my partner and we had his— combined. previously when i was with my partner and we had his children i my partner and we had his children and my— my partner and we had his children and my child — my partner and we had his children and my child and _ my partner and we had his children and my child and myself _ my partner and we had his children and my child and myself in - my partner and we had his children and my child and myself in the - my partner and we had his children i and my child and myself in the same house _ and my child and myself in the same house we. _ and my child and myself in the same house we, before _ and my child and myself in the same house we, before the _ and my child and myself in the same house we, before the pandemic, - and my child and myself in the same i house we, before the pandemic, were paying _ house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65_ house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a _ house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a month _ house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a month. so _ house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a month. so that - house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a month. so that was - house we, before the pandemic, were paying £65 a month. so that was with| paying £65 a month. so that was with two incomes— paying £65 a month. so that was with two incomes in— paying £65 a month. so that was with two incomes in five _ paying £65 a month. so that was with two incomes in five household - two incomes in five household members _ two incomes in five household members now— two incomes in five household members. now it— two incomes in five household members. now it is— two incomes in five household members. now it isjust - two incomes in five household members. now it isjust my. two incomes in five household i members. now it isjust my son two incomes in five household - members. now it isjust my son and i

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your bills down, then. hopefully. i but if i am in that mid range where iam— but if i am in that mid range where lam not— but if i am in that mid range where lam nota— but if i am in that mid range where lam nota huge— but if i am in that mid range where i am not a huge energy— but if i am in that mid range where i am not a huge energy user- but if i am in that mid range where| i am not a huge energy user maybe but if i am in that mid range where i i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not _ i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not notice — i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not notice that _ i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not notice that much _ i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not notice that much of- i am not a huge energy user maybe i will not notice that much of a - will not notice that much of a difference _ will not notice that much of a difference. if— will not notice that much of a difference. if it _ will not notice that much of a difference. if it goes - will not notice that much of a difference. if it goes up- will not notice that much of a difference. if it goes up any. will not notice that much of a - difference. if it goes up any more, i struggle~ — difference. if it goes up any more, lstruggle~ it— difference. if it goes up any more, lstruggle~ it is _ difference. if it goes up any more, i struggle. it is hard _ difference. if it goes up any more, i struggle. it is hard enough - difference. if it goes up any more, i struggle. it is hard enough to- i struggle. it is hard enough to find the — i struggle. it is hard enough to find the additional— i struggle. it is hard enough to find the additional money - i struggle. it is hard enough toi find the additional money each i struggle. it is hard enough to- find the additional money each month anyway _ find the additional money each month anyway i_ find the additional money each month anyway i do— find the additional money each month anyway i do a — find the additional money each month anyway i do a lot _ find the additional money each month anyway. i do a lot of— find the additional money each month anyway. i do a lot of cost _ find the additional money each month anyway. i do a lot of cost saving - anyway. i do a lot of cost saving exercise — anyway. i do a lot of cost saving exercise my— anyway. i do a lot of cost saving exercise my cattle _ anyway. i do a lot of cost saving exercise my cattle once, - anyway. i do a lot of cost saving exercise my cattle once, fillingl anyway. i do a lot of cost saving. exercise my cattle once, filling at last, _ exercise my cattle once, filling at last. that — exercise my cattle once, filling at last, that lasts _ exercise my cattle once, filling at last, that lasts for _ exercise my cattle once, filling at last, that lasts for the _ exercise my cattle once, filling at last, that lasts for the day. - exercise my cattle once, filling at last, that lasts for the day. in - exercise my cattle once, filling ati last, that lasts for the day. in the evening _ last, that lasts for the day. in the evening i— last, that lasts for the day. in the evening i use _ last, that lasts for the day. in the evening i use whatever— last, that lasts for the day. in the evening i use whatever is - last, that lasts for the day. in the . evening i use whatever is remaining for hot _ evening i use whatever is remaining for hot water — evening i use whatever is remaining for hot water bottles, _ evening i use whatever is remaining for hot water bottles, any _ evening i use whatever is remaining for hot water bottles, any little - for hot water bottles, any little you can — for hot water bottles, any little you can do _ for hot water bottles, any little you can do to _ for hot water bottles, any little you can do to reduce _ for hot water bottles, any little you can do to reduce the - for hot water bottles, any little - you can do to reduce the electricity and gas _ you can do to reduce the electricity and gas usage~ _ you can do to reduce the electricity and gas usage-— and gas usage. have you been thinkin: and gas usage. have you been thinking a _ and gas usage. have you been thinking a lot _ and gas usage. have you been thinking a lot more _ and gas usage. have you been thinking a lot more about - and gas usage. have you been i thinking a lot more about energy and gas usage. have you been - thinking a lot more about energy in the last couple of years? yes. thinking a lot more about energy in the last couple of years?— the last couple of years? yes, i think s0- _ the last couple of years? yes, i think s0- l— the last couple of years? yes, i think so. i have _ the last couple of years? yes, i think so. i have an _ the last couple of years? yes, i think so. i have an air- the last couple of years? yes, i think so. i have an air fryer. - the last couple of years? yes, i think so. i have an air fryer. i l think so. i have an air fryer. i have — think so. i have an air fryer. i have my— think so. i have an air fryer. i have my thermos _ think so. i have an air fryer. i have my thermos trying - think so. i have an air fryer. i have my thermos trying to i think so. i have an air fryer. i| have my thermos trying to do different _ have my thermos trying to do different things _ have my thermos trying to do different things like - 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it is always on my mind, really. i and help, but it is a conscious... i it is always on my mind, really. it is something _ it is always on my mind, really. it is something i_ it is always on my mind, really. it is something i have _ it is always on my mind, really. it is something i have to— it is always on my mind, really. it is something i have to be - it is always on my mind, really. it is something i have to be acutelyl is something i have to be acutely aware _ is something i have to be acutely aware of — is something i have to be acutely aware of inie— is something i have to be acutely aware of. ~ ., , ., ~ ., aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how— aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how you _ aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how you pay. _ aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how you pay. do _ aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how you pay. do you - aware of. we have been talking about tariffs and how you pay. do you pay . tariffs and how you pay. do you pay on a metre or direct debit? now that will be even drop, because it was previously more advantageous to pay by direct debit and you were penalised by paying on a prepaid nature. what is your situation? i am direct debit- — nature. what is your situation? i am direct debit- l _ nature. what is your situation? i am direct debit. i probably have about £500 _ direct debit. i probably have about £500 in_ direct debit. i probably have about £500 in credit _ direct debit. i probably have about £500 in credit through _ direct debit. i probably have about £500 in credit through the - direct debit. i probably have about. £500 in credit through the company at the _ £500 in credit through the company at the moment, _ £500 in credit through the company at the moment, so— £500 in credit through the company at the moment, so i— £500 in credit through the company at the moment, so i am _ £500 in credit through the company at the moment, so i am always - £500 in credit through the company| at the moment, so i am always over £500 in credit through the company. at the moment, so i am always over p so we _ at the moment, so i am always over p so we don't _ at the moment, so i am always over p so we don't run — at the moment, so i am always over p so we don't run into— at the moment, so i am always over p so we don't run into the _ at the moment, so i am always over p so we don't run into the winter- so we don't run into the winter months — so we don't run into the winter months or— so we don't run into the winter months or all— so we don't run into the winter months or all of— so we don't run into the winter months or all of a _ so we don't run into the winter months or all of a sudden - so we don't run into the winter months or all of a sudden my. so we don't run into the winter. months or all of a sudden my bill so we don't run into the winter- months or all of a sudden my bill is astronomically— months or all of a sudden my bill is astronomically high. _ months or all of a sudden my bill is astronomically high. compared - months or all of a sudden my bill is astronomically high. compared to i astronomically high. compared to pre-pandemic. _ astronomically high. compared to pre—pandemic, this— astronomically high. compared to pre—pandemic, this is— astronomically high. compared to pre—pandemic, this is still- astronomically high. compared to pre—pandemic, this is still really. pre—pandemic, this is still really high _ pre—pandemic, this is still really high we — pre—pandemic, this is still really high we just _ pre—pandemic, this is still really high. we just need _ pre—pandemic, this is still really high. we just need to— pre—pandemic, this is still really high. we just need to know- pre—pandemic, this is still really- high. we just need to know whether it no high. we just need to know whether it go down? — high. we just need to know whether it go down? will— high. we just need to know whether it go down? will the _ high. we just need to know whether it go down? will the cap _ high. we just need to know whether it go down? will the cap and - high. we just need to know whether it go down? will the cap and make i high. we just need to know whether| it go down? will the cap and make a huge _ it go down? will the cap and make a huge difference in _ it go down? will the cap and make a huge difference in how— it go down? will the cap and make a huge difference in how long - it go down? will the cap and make a huge difference in how long will- it go down? will the cap and make a huge difference in how long will it. huge difference in how long will it stay in _ huge difference in how long will it stay in place _ huge difference in how long will it stay in place for? _

huge difference in how long will it stay in place for?— stay in place for? let's ask that question- _ stay in place for? let's ask that question. kevin, _ stay in place for? let's ask that question. kevin, what - stay in place for? let's ask that question. kevin, what does - stay in place for? let's ask that i question. kevin, what does this stay in place for? let's ask that - question. kevin, what does this cat mean and for how long?— question. kevin, what does this cat mean and for how long? rebecca is like millions— mean and for how long? rebecca is like millions of— mean and for how long? rebecca is like millions of people _ mean and for how long? rebecca is like millions of people who - mean and for how long? rebecca is like millions of people who have . like millions of people who have tried to cut their energy use, tried to bring those bills down. that will still be the case, if you can cut your energy use it will help. if we look at where prices where compared to now before the pandemic they were much lower. you can confidently say that because of inflation frankly across the whole economy, because of those inflationary pressures, we are not going to see bills down to the level that they were before the pandemic. at the good news for rebecca and others is that yes, these bills will be coming down in april and forecasters suggested could come down a bit morejuly. they may rise a bit in october, which is as you go into the winter again. they will be lower than they

certainly were last winter. obviously things can change and we will have to see what happens next and these are just forecasts, of course. some better news on the horizon, probably, and keep trying to cut that energy use. for prepayment meter customers, they pay for energy as they use it and for them it may well be a case, according to people who advise them, to try to put a bit more money in during the summer months because in the winter that is when the costs really kick in.— the winter that is when the costs really kick in. emily, there are so many things _ really kick in. emily, there are so many things at — really kick in. emily, there are so many things at play, _ really kick in. emily, there are so many things at play, the - really kick in. emily, there are so i many things at play, the wholesale prices, how much is being stored in the uk and so on. there are a few moving parts here that define what energy prices are doing. yes. energy prices are doing. yes, absolutely — energy prices are doing. yes, absolutely. it _ energy prices are doing. yes, absolutely. it is _ energy prices are doing. yes, absolutely. it is important - energy prices are doing. yes, absolutely. it is important to | absolutely. it is important to remember that nobody has a crystal ball and _ remember that nobody has a crystal ball and can see exactly what will

happen — ball and can see exactly what will happen. the predictions as we have discussed _ happen. the predictions as we have discussed have been fairly promising so far. _ discussed have been fairly promising so far. so— discussed have been fairly promising so far, so for most energy customers that should _ so far, so for most energy customers that should come as some relief that over the _ that should come as some relief that over the next six months and onwards we are _ over the next six months and onwards we are expecting prices to stay either— we are expecting prices to stay either lower than they have been more _ either lower than they have been more rant— either lower than they have been more rant about the same. we are not expecting _ more rant about the same. we are not expecting to _ more rant about the same. we are not expecting to see them straight back up expecting to see them straight back up again _ expecting to see them straight back up again. it is worth mentioning, rebecca — up again. it is worth mentioning, rebecca mentioned that she has about £500 of— rebecca mentioned that she has about £500 of credit in her energy account which _ £500 of credit in her energy account which is _ £500 of credit in her energy account which is a _ £500 of credit in her energy account which is a really sensible thing to do this _ which is a really sensible thing to do this. because we are coming into the summer— do this. because we are coming into the summer now, sorry the spring, we will be _ the summer now, sorry the spring, we will be using _ the summer now, sorry the spring, we will be using less energy prices will be using less energy prices will drop, — will be using less energy prices will drop, it is worthwhile to get in touch— will drop, it is worthwhile to get in touch with your provider to see if there _ in touch with your provider to see if there is— in touch with your provider to see if there is some leeway and getting some _ if there is some leeway and getting some of— if there is some leeway and getting some of that back. £500 if you're only paying hundred pounds a month

is quite _ only paying hundred pounds a month is quite a _ only paying hundred pounds a month is quite a lot to be sat there. you could _ is quite a lot to be sat there. you could ask— is quite a lot to be sat there. you could ask for your bills to be brought— could ask for your bills to be brought down considerably. we are caettin brought down considerably. we are getting messages _ brought down considerably. we are getting messages about _ brought down considerably. we are getting messages about standing i getting messages about standing charges. any ideas as to what we could say about that? i’m charges. any ideas as to what we could say about that?— could say about that? i'm not surprised _ could say about that? i'm not surprised you're _ could say about that? i'm not surprised you're getting - could say about that? i'm not - surprised you're getting messages about standing charges because it is an issue that exercises people. some people are furious about the level of standing charges. as mentioned earlier, because we are looking at bills as a whole, well, they are coming down in april, but the standing charges elements of that is going up. to explain for anybody who doesn't understand standing charges, they are the fixed daily charges which you pay in order to be connected to a supply. there is nothing you can do about it. you are powerless to reduce them for example by cutting your energy use, it doesn't do anything to your standing

charge. just a look at some of the figures. we have got 60p a day for electricity, 31p a day for gas. that will be the new rate as of april. off gem have said that they are looking at the whole issue of standing charges, whether these charges should be fixed or if they could be moved on the unit price, so something you can do something about by reducing your energy use. there is a consultation going on at thousands of people have been getting in touch with ofgem giving their views. getting in touch with ofgem giving theirviews. it'll getting in touch with ofgem giving their views. it'll be a few months we get a result, but we could see a few changes there. they point out that the regulators, that there are winners and losers with standing charges. if you shift them on to unit prices then some people will end up paying more, but some people

will pay less. it is a very difficult balancing act and one which we will certainly learn a bit more about in the months ahead. we have had a question as to why standing charges go up. can have had a question as to why standing charges go up. can you talk about tax? there _ standing charges go up. can you talk about tax? there are _ standing charges go up. can you talk about tax? there are a _ standing charges go up. can you talk about tax? there are a number- standing charges go up. can you talk about tax? there are a number of. about tax? there are a number of reasons. there _ about tax? there are a number of reasons. there is _ about tax? there are a number of reasons. there is a _ about tax? there are a number of reasons. there is a bit _ about tax? there are a number of reasons. there is a bit of- reasons. there is a bit of investment going into the electricity network and that is a primary factor. that is part of the reason why, because they knew it was coming, ofgem decided to launch this consultation. we have other interesting charges coming on in april, which will cause quite a lot of debate. for example, £28 will be added on to everyone's annual bill, if you're a typical energy user. that is to cover the cost of debt. we are £3 billion collectively in debt to suppliers. obviously, that is the result of high energy prices and people struggling to pay. what

ofgem have said is they will add a little bit onto everybody�*s bill to write off some of that depth, but also to pay for some ways to try to help people repay. that may prove a little bit controversial, that people are having to pay because others have been unable to make their payments. it is quite a complex picture, of course, with energy bills but there is plenty to talk about. �* ,., energy bills but there is plenty to talk about. ~ ,., ., ., , energy bills but there is plenty to talk about. ~ ., ., , talk about. also what tariff you miaht talk about. also what tariff you might choose _ talk about. also what tariff you might choose and _ talk about. also what tariff you might choose and how- talk about. also what tariff you might choose and how you - talk about. also what tariff you i might choose and how you might organise those payments. there are other elements involved, it isjust not a question of the energy you use. . , ,., y not a question of the energy you use. . , ,., , ., not a question of the energy you use. absolutely, and people should wonder about _ use. absolutely, and people should wonder about whether _ use. absolutely, and people should wonder about whether they - use. absolutely, and people should wonder about whether they should | use. absolutely, and people should i wonder about whether they should fix their energy under a fixed tariff. that gives you certainty, but if energy prices come down then you are fixing at a level slightly above what she would have paid otherwise. it is a difficult balancing act for the regulator and at difficult

balancing act for householders as well. you need to look at your budget, your energy use and then will have to decide what is best for you. is will have to decide what is best for ou. , . will have to decide what is best for 0“. , ., ., , will have to decide what is best for ou. , ., ., , ., you. is that the answer, that everybody — you. is that the answer, that everybody needs _ you. is that the answer, that everybody needs to - you. is that the answer, that everybody needs to sit - you. is that the answer, that everybody needs to sit at - you. is that the answer, that i everybody needs to sit at home you. is that the answer, that - everybody needs to sit at home and do a bit of maths?— do a bit of maths? yes, unfortunately _ do a bit of maths? yes, unfortunately so. - do a bit of maths? yes, unfortunately so. i- do a bit of maths? yes, unfortunately so. i do i do a bit of maths? yes, i unfortunately so. i do feel do a bit of maths? yes, _ unfortunately so. i do feel strongly that households really should if you are able _ that households really should if you are able to — that households really should if you are able to keep an eye on your energy— are able to keep an eye on your energy bills and try to understand what is _ energy bills and try to understand what is coming in, what is going out, _ what is coming in, what is going out, what — what is coming in, what is going out, what you're paying for and how much _ out, what you're paying for and how much you're — out, what you're paying for and how much you're paying on how much it balances _ much you're paying on how much it balances out. it is certainly a question— balances out. it is certainly a question on a lot of people's minds whether— question on a lot of people's minds whether to — question on a lot of people's minds whether to fix the tariff pay but there _ whether to fix the tariff pay but there are — whether to fix the tariff pay but there are currently paying, which for most — there are currently paying, which for most of — there are currently paying, which for most of us is the variable tariff, — for most of us is the variable tariff, which is something you might hear as— tariff, which is something you might hear as a _ tariff, which is something you might hear as a default tariff are out of contract — hear as a default tariff are out of contract tariff. we have seen lots

of fixed _ contract tariff. we have seen lots of fixed tariffs appearing back on the market again, which might peak people's— the market again, which might peak people's interest. as we have said, on the _ people's interest. as we have said, on the whole we have not really seen anything _ on the whole we have not really seen anything so _ on the whole we have not really seen anything so far that looks particularly promising in terms of fixing _ particularly promising in terms of fixing it — particularly promising in terms of fixing. it might give you some stability— fixing. it might give you some stability in that you know you're paying — stability in that you know you're paying the same amount every month, but with— paying the same amount every month, but with prices set to come down you may well— but with prices set to come down you may well find that you end up paying more _ may well find that you end up paying more than _ may well find that you end up paying more than your neighbours are. we have _ more than your neighbours are. we have seen— more than your neighbours are. we have seen one or two fixed tariffs, they are _ have seen one or two fixed tariffs, they are tracking tariffs where you can pay— they are tracking tariffs where you can pay what the price cap is the 3% less and _ can pay what the price cap is the 3% less and they pledged to do that over the — less and they pledged to do that over the coming months, which might be of interest to some people. there are a _ be of interest to some people. there are a couple — be of interest to some people. there are a couple of other similar to that— are a couple of other similar to that but— are a couple of other similar to that but i— are a couple of other similar to that but i will probably recommend for most _ that but i will probably recommend for most people who either holed out to see _ for most people who either holed out to see what _ for most people who either holed out to see what comes in the future or if you _ to see what comes in the future or if you are — to see what comes in the future or if you are fixing a tariff make sure that your — if you are fixing a tariff make sure that your checking whether there will be _ that your checking whether there will be exit fees should you wish to

leave _ will be exit fees should you wish to leave in_ will be exit fees should you wish to leave in the future out of contract. rebecca, — leave in the future out of contract. rebecca, it — leave in the future out of contract. rebecca, it sounds like, giving your analysis, that you actually do sit down and work out how many units you have used and how much they cost you so you are doing that maths. i do have used and how much they cost you so you are doing that maths.- so you are doing that maths. i do go throu~h so you are doing that maths. i do go through it. — so you are doing that maths. i do go through it. not _ so you are doing that maths. i do go through it, not with _ so you are doing that maths. i do go through it, not with a _ so you are doing that maths. i do go through it, not with a fine _ so you are doing that maths. i do go through it, not with a fine tooth - through it, not with a fine tooth comb. — through it, not with a fine tooth comb. to— through it, not with a fine tooth comb. to use _ through it, not with a fine tooth comb. to use a _ through it, not with a fine tooth comb, to use a hairdresser- through it, not with a fine toothi comb, to use a hairdresser term! through it, not with a fine tooth i comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have _ comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have some — comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have some idea _ comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have some idea i_ comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have some idea. i have _ comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i have some idea. i have recently. comb, to use a hairdresserterm! i. have some idea. i have recently been offered _ have some idea. i have recently been offered a _ have some idea. i have recently been offered a fixed — have some idea. i have recently been offered a fixed tariff. _ have some idea. i have recently been offered a fixed tariff. they— have some idea. i have recently been offered a fixed tariff. they offered . offered a fixed tariff. they offered that my _ offered a fixed tariff. they offered that my £500 _ offered a fixed tariff. they offered that my £500 savings _ offered a fixed tariff. they offered that my £500 savings will- offered a fixed tariff. they offered that my £500 savings will come i offered a fixed tariff. they offered - that my £500 savings will come back. of that my £500 savings will come back. of course _ that my £500 savings will come back. of course that — that my £500 savings will come back. of course that was _ that my £500 savings will come back. of course that was very _ of course that was very advantageous, - of course that was very advantageous, bit - of course that was very advantageous, bit of i of course that was very - advantageous, bit of holiday of course that was very _ advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there _ advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there were — advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there were exit _ advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there were exit fees, _ advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there were exit fees, £250. - advantageous, bit of holiday money! but there were exit fees, £250. at i but there were exit fees, £250. at the time _ but there were exit fees, £250. at the time this — but there were exit fees, £250. at the time this was _ but there were exit fees, £250. at the time this was pre—christmas i but there were exit fees, £250. at i the time this was pre—christmas and they said _ the time this was pre—christmas and they said all — the time this was pre—christmas and they said all come _ the time this was pre—christmas and they said all come january— the time this was pre—christmas and they said all come january or - they said all come january or february— they said all come january or february there _ they said all come january or february there will— they said all come january or february there will be - they said all come january or february there will be a - they said all come january or i february there will be a spike, they said all come january or - february there will be a spike, so you really— february there will be a spike, so you really want _ february there will be a spike, so you really want to _ february there will be a spike, so you really want to lock— february there will be a spike, so you really want to lock in - february there will be a spike, so you really want to lock in and i february there will be a spike, so you really want to lock in and get| february there will be a spike, so. you really want to lock in and get a fixed _ you really want to lock in and get a fixed tariff— you really want to lock in and get a fixed tariff now. _

you really want to lock in and get a fixed tariff now. that _ you really want to lock in and get a fixed tariff now. that obviously i you really want to lock in and get a| fixed tariff now. that obviously two months _ fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later— fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later they _ fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later they said _ fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later they said it _ fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later they said it will - fixed tariff now. that obviously two months later they said it will come | months later they said it will come down _ months later they said it will come down it— months later they said it will come down it is— months later they said it will come down. it is hard _ months later they said it will come down. it is hard to _ months later they said it will come down. it is hard to know— months later they said it will come down. it is hard to know whether. months later they said it will come i down. it is hard to know whether you down. it is hard to know whether you do go _ down. it is hard to know whether you do go for— down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a _ down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a fixed _ down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a fixed tariff— down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a fixed tariff if— down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a fixed tariff if you - down. it is hard to know whether you do go for a fixed tariff if you are - do go for a fixed tariff if you are going _ do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to — do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to lose _ do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to lose out. _ do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to lose out. to be - do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to lose out. to be fair, i do go for a fixed tariff if you are going to lose out. to be fair, it| going to lose out. to be fair, it was _ going to lose out. to be fair, it was only— going to lose out. to be fair, it was only paying _ going to lose out. to be fair, it was only paying £15 _ going to lose out. to be fair, it was only paying £15 more - going to lose out. to be fair, it was only paying £15 more than| going to lose out. to be fair, it i was only paying £15 more than i'm paying _ was only paying £15 more than i'm paying at— was only paying £15 more than i'm paying at the _ was only paying £15 more than i'm paying at the moment _ was only paying £15 more than i'm paying at the moment each - was only paying £15 more than i'ml paying at the moment each month, was only paying £15 more than i'm i paying at the moment each month, so there is— paying at the moment each month, so there is something, _ paying at the moment each month, so there is something, it— paying at the moment each month, so there is something, it felt— paying at the moment each month, so there is something, it felt secure. i there is something, it felt secure. what _ there is something, it felt secure. what is _ there is something, it felt secure. what is extraordinary _ there is something, it felt secure. what is extraordinary about - there is something, it felt secure. what is extraordinary about the i what is extraordinary about the story you have been telling us is in percentage terms how much you both have changed. you were saying they were under £100, and they were well over a hundred points when you had fewer people in the house. that is the shocking part is simply the volatility. the shocking part is simply the volatili . , ~ the shocking part is simply the volatili . , . ., the shocking part is simply the volatili . , . . , volatility. exactly. we are using less tax, less _ volatility. exactly. we are using less tax, less people, - volatility. exactly. we are using i less tax, less people, everything, washing _ less tax, less people, everything, washing up. — less tax, less people, everything, washing up, clothes, _ less tax, less people, everything, washing up, clothes, everything l less tax, less people, everything, l washing up, clothes, everything yet my ilili— washing up, clothes, everything yet my bill is— washing up, clothes, everything yet my bill is higher. _ washing up, clothes, everything yet my bill is higher, doesn't _ washing up, clothes, everything yet my bill is higher, doesn't really- my bill is higher, doesn't really make _ my bill is higher, doesn't really make sense~ _ my bill is higher, doesn't really make sense. [— my bill is higher, doesn't really make sense-— my bill is higher, doesn't really make sense. . ., . ., make sense. i want to take another cuestion make sense. i want to take another question which _ make sense. i want to take another question which i _ make sense. i want to take another question which i think _ make sense. i want to take another question which i think is _ question which i think is interesting. it is from larry and he says can someone explain why we are

being pushed towards electric energy when it is the dearest form of energy? where is this cheap energy thatis energy? where is this cheap energy that is being promised by politicians? 0f that is being promised by politicians? of course this is reference to sustainable energy, which she would imagine that the cost of electricity would come down, but if only works if enough electricity is being produced in this way. i will hand over to cavan to untangle this one.— to untangle this one. obviously, there is a move _ to untangle this one. obviously, there is a move towards - to untangle this one. obviously, - there is a move towards renewables and is ofgem or at the forefront of that, really trying to push through. that is part of the reason why some of the standing charges have gone up. the main thinking behind it is that that offers you, in terms of a nation, a bit more clarity, bit more security. it doesn't leave us relying on gas imports, for example.

and the volatility of gas according to global events. what we have seen in the last couple of years is a hodgepodge of reasons, really, for energy prices being so high. they are often global and are the result of global events. they are also to do with the weather, of course, and one of the benefits is that we have had a warm winter and storage levels have been quite high and that has been able to keep the wholesale prices down. the idea of part of it is for climates, but also to offer a bit more security about energy supply. there will be more debates and we have an election coming up in the uk and the debate will be part of that election campaign, i'm sure, as to whether that is the best way forward. i think when it comes down to it for households when they look at their domestic bill, and as we

heard from rebecca, the more you can look at it the more you can try to understand it and cut your own use, that will only be of benefit to you. emily, surely it will be the case in the longer term with an increase in renewable energy, we will see bills come down, it isjust renewable energy, we will see bills come down, it is just a renewable energy, we will see bills come down, it isjust a question renewable energy, we will see bills come down, it is just a question of when. come down, it is 'ust a question of when. , , ., come down, it is 'ust a question of when. , . . , come down, it is 'ust a question of when. . , ., when. yes, you certainly would hope so over the — when. yes, you certainly would hope so over the long _ when. yes, you certainly would hope so over the long term. _ when. yes, you certainly would hope so over the long term. as _ when. yes, you certainly would hope so over the long term. as kevin - so over the long term. as kevin said, _ so over the long term. as kevin said. we — so over the long term. as kevin said. we are _ so over the long term. as kevin said, we are looking at a long—term project _ said, we are looking at a long—term praiect that — said, we are looking at a long—term project that the nation as a whole, the national grades, things are changing — the national grades, things are changing a lot and it would be very interesting to see where we end up. another— interesting to see where we end up. another puzzle piece on the whole machine _ another puzzle piece on the whole machine is — another puzzle piece on the whole machine is the introduction of smart meters— machine is the introduction of smart meters and — machine is the introduction of smart meters and there is real potential there _ meters and there is real potential there for— meters and there is real potential there for those to be used much more creatively— there for those to be used much more creatively we know they are being tested _ creatively we know they are being tested out, where if you have a smart— tested out, where if you have a smart mature you may be able to pay less for—

smart mature you may be able to pay less for energy that is used overnight, which is when we know that the _ overnight, which is when we know that the uk— overnight, which is when we know that the uk grade is producing a lot of renewable energy that is not being _ of renewable energy that is not being used and really trying to balance — being used and really trying to balance out those spikes, because it is the _ balance out those spikes, because it is the kind _ balance out those spikes, because it is the kind of peak times during the day when _ is the kind of peak times during the day when lots and lots of people are all trying _ day when lots and lots of people are all trying to use energy at the same time, _ all trying to use energy at the same time, that— all trying to use energy at the same time, that is when we need to fire up time, that is when we need to fire up call, _ time, that is when we need to fire up call, fossil fuels for the great. the more — up call, fossil fuels for the great. the more that we start to see smart tariffs _ the more that we start to see smart tariffs coming in, that can really balance — tariffs coming in, that can really balance that out, make it competitive for people to try to make _ competitive for people to try to make sure they are spreading their energy— make sure they are spreading their energy use — make sure they are spreading their energy use differently, things like eiectric— energy use differently, things like electric car charging, that is something interesting, looking at how people can be on special tariffs for that— how people can be on special tariffs for that so— how people can be on special tariffs for that so it can happen overnight, ithink— for that so it can happen overnight, i think it _ for that so it can happen overnight, i think it is — for that so it can happen overnight, i think it is a — for that so it can happen overnight, i think it is a long—term project, but hopefully there will be some rewards, — but hopefully there will be some rewards, payoffs, for the national grid and the country as a whole, 'ust grid and the country as a whole, just in— grid and the country as a whole, just in terms of the sustainability of the _ just in terms of the sustainability of the energy market and for people at home _

of the energy market and for people at home. , u. of the energy market and for people at home. , . ., , of the energy market and for people athome. , ., ,, ., . at home. rebecca does seem to have tirht at home. rebecca does seem to have tight control — at home. rebecca does seem to have tight control of _ at home. rebecca does seem to have tight control of the _ at home. rebecca does seem to have tight control of the situation - at home. rebecca does seem to have tight control of the situation with - tight control of the situation with your various measures you have taken to cut down energy usage. you are a hairdresser, use hair dryers, curling tongs, you need to keep the lights on! how does that work, as well? what about your business bills? i well? what about your business bills? ., ., , , . bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely _ bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely in — bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely in the _ bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely in the salon - bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely in the salon so - bills? i do to some stuff at him, but merely in the salon so that. bills? i do to some stuff at him, | but merely in the salon so that is not always— but merely in the salon so that is not always my— but merely in the salon so that is not always my responsibility, - but merely in the salon so that is. not always my responsibility, which is quite _ not always my responsibility, which is quite lucky — not always my responsibility, which is quite lucky i_ not always my responsibility, which is quite lucky. i do— not always my responsibility, which is quite lucky. i do have _ not always my responsibility, which is quite lucky. i do have friends - is quite lucky. i do have friends with— is quite lucky. i do have friends with they— is quite lucky. i do have friends with they work _ is quite lucky. i do have friends with they work with _ is quite lucky. i do have friends with they work with a _ is quite lucky. i do have friends with they work with a smart - is quite lucky. i do have friends - with they work with a smart meter, so there _ with they work with a smart meter, so there are — with they work with a smart meter, so there are particular— with they work with a smart meter, so there are particular times - with they work with a smart meter, so there are particular times that l so there are particular times that they only— so there are particular times that they only put _ so there are particular times that they only put their— so there are particular times that they only put their dishwashers l so there are particular times that. they only put their dishwashers all of these _ they only put their dishwashers all of these sad — they only put their dishwashers all of these sad times, _ they only put their dishwashers all of these sad times, same - they only put their dishwashers all of these sad times, same with - they only put their dishwashers all. of these sad times, same with their washing _ of these sad times, same with their washing machines, _ of these sad times, same with their washing machines, tumble - of these sad times, same with their washing machines, tumble dryers. . of these sad times, same with theirj washing machines, tumble dryers. i think— washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it _ washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it is _ washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it isjust— washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it is just working _ washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it is just working a _ washing machines, tumble dryers. i think it isjust working a bit - think it isjust working a bit smarter~ _ think it isjust working a bit smarter. same _ think it isjust working a bit smarter. same as - think it isjust working a bit smarter. same as if- think it isjust working a bit smarter. same as if you . think it isjust working a bit| smarter. same as if you are think it isjust working a bit - smarter. same as if you are cooking, mayhe _ smarter. same as if you are cooking, mayhe create — smarter. same as if you are cooking, maybe create multiple _ smarter. same as if you are cooking, maybe create multiple things - smarter. same as if you are cooking, maybe create multiple things all- smarter. same as if you are cooking, maybe create multiple things all at l maybe create multiple things all at once as _ maybe create multiple things all at once as opposed _ maybe create multiple things all at once as opposed to _ maybe create multiple things all at once as opposed to single - maybe create multiple things all at once as opposed to single items, l maybe create multiple things all at. once as opposed to single items, so that you _ once as opposed to single items, so that you are — once as opposed to single items, so that you are making _ once as opposed to single items, so that you are making the _ once as opposed to single items, so that you are making the most - once as opposed to single items, so

that you are making the most of - once as opposed to single items, so that you are making the most of the energy— that you are making the most of the energy that — that you are making the most of the energy that you _ that you are making the most of the energy that you are _ that you are making the most of the energy that you are using _ that you are making the most of the energy that you are using and - energy that you are using and getting — energy that you are using and getting the _ energy that you are using and getting the most _ energy that you are using and getting the most for- energy that you are using and getting the most for your - energy that you are using and - getting the most for your money, really _ getting the most for your money, reall . . ' . getting the most for your money, reall . . , , , , getting the most for your money, reall. , , , really. caffeine, 'ust briefly, can we see really. caffeine, 'ust briefly, can we the — really. caffeine, just briefly, can we see the government's - really. caffeine, just briefly, can we see the government's very i really. caffeine, just briefly, can - we see the government's very strong and proactive intervention, do you think that is just the way things will now be? it think that is 'ust the way things will now be?— think that is 'ust the way things will now be? it is worth pointing out that the _ will now be? it is worth pointing out that the government - will now be? it is worth pointing out that the government direct. out that the government direct financial support is being worn down. we are coming to the end of the cost of living payments. there was a lot of introversion last winter with energy bills and the £400 discount for all households. all eyes of course on the budget for lots of reasons but one of the key reasons will be to see if there are any further government support for those who are really struggling. lots of charities and campaigners today, even the regulator, saying the social tariff would be the best option, helping people on the lowest

income struggling the most with the lower tariff, income struggling the most with the lowertariff, but income struggling the most with the lower tariff, but of course that would have to be paid for by everybody else, and again that is another debate which will be played out in the coming months.— another debate which will be played out in the coming months. emily, are we seeinr out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light _ out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light at _ out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light at the _ out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light at the end _ out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light at the end of - out in the coming months. emily, are we seeing light at the end of the - we seeing light at the end of the tunnel? ~ ., �* ~ ., ., tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do to tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do no that tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do go that far. _ tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do go that far, but _ tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do go that far, but i _ tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do go that far, but i certainly - tunnel? well, i don't know ifi do go that far, but i certainly think | go that far, but i certainly think it will— go that far, but i certainly think it will he — go that far, but i certainly think it will he a _ go that far, but i certainly think it will be a relief for people that prices _ it will be a relief for people that prices are — it will be a relief for people that prices are at least coming down and predicted _ prices are at least coming down and predicted to stay on that trend. thank— predicted to stay on that trend. thank you — predicted to stay on that trend. thank you very much indeed. we have been talking about the ofgem price cap. thank you very much indeed to kevin peachy, a cost of living correspondent, emily seymourfrom which magazine, and rebecca, a working mum, who has a job in customer service and is also a hairdresser. she has been going through some of her measures to save energy.

hello there. we haven't got the persistent rain today, but there are still quite a few showers around for western areas and some developing inland and further east, as well, as the cloud has tended to increase. we've also got some chillier air today, so temperatures come the early evening probably sitting at six or seven degrees. it will get cold quite quickly. we still have some showers around, but most of those inland will fade away. we'll keep some going around these western coasts and some heavier showers come into the south—west of england. there could even be a bit of winteriness over dartmoor, as well. it will be a colder night more widely. we had a frost last night in scotland. it will be very cold in the north—east of scotland and temperatures close to freezing elsewhere, as well. some mist and fog patches in the midlands in particular in the morning. otherwise, some sunshine around. as the cloud builds up, we'll see a scattering of showers developing here and there. most of the showers running away from south—west england heading into the south—east of england by the afternoon. temperature—wise, still nine, maybe even ten degrees, so on a par with what we had today.

the winds are going to be very light. there's going to be hardly a breath of wind for the six nations rugby, the game in dublin and then at murrayfield, where there could be one or two showers around here. the sun setting on another chilly evening and some frost is likely again on saturday night. but not towards the south—west because here we've got this area of low pressure coming in, bringing some wetter, windier weather. the position is still subject to change. it looks like the rain may be a bit further north, into more of southern england, especially later on in the day, by which time it will be turning quite windy, as well. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather. there may well be a lot of cloud around as well, most of the sunshine in the east, one or two showers in the far north—west of scotland. again, those temperatures typically eight or nine degrees. let's look at that area of low pressure for the start of next week. it's going to track its way into continental europe. still hanging around

towards the south—east. a lot more isobars, the winds will be stronger for many of us, but there'll be a lot of dry weather, some cloud coming in to northern scotland, most of the cloud across east anglia in the southeast, where we still got the chance of some rain hanging on through the day. and it's across these areas that it will be particularly windy, strong to gale force winds are quite likely, which will of course make it feel that bit colder. we're still in the same sort of air mass. temperatures around average for the time of year at eight or nine celsius.

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