I’ve received an email from Octopus Energy saying my new monthly d/d will be £283, up by about £20 a month. Apparently this is to keep on track for the winter months. I’m already £430 in credit.
As I’ve no idea when I set up the latest tariff I looked to see what they’re offering. 3 tariffs with a difference of about £28 between them. The scariest thing was they think I’ll use between £3100-£3450 worth of gas and electricity over the next 12 months!!
I’m absolutely gob-smacked. I live in a 3 bed bungalow with my hubby, who works away and only comes home every 3 weeks for a week. So for the majority of the year it’s me, myself and I. Only 1 bedroom is used, the other 2 are in the attic and due to the insulation we’ve never had the heating on, ever. I hate lights and switches being left on. I’m quite happy sitting with a night light on. I do regular meter readings. 1 load of washing a week.
I’ve spoken to clients and friends and they seem to be paying less a month than me with bigger houses and more people.
Can I ask what your monthly direct debits are? Am I being taken for a patsy?