Gas Prices Are Rising But You Can Fight Back
Recently released statistics have shown that Gas energy prices have risen substantially over the past 10 years, and continue to do so.
These statistics have shown that the average price of gas energy for a family in the UK stand at around 4.5p/kWh, up from the 1.5p/kWh that is was back in 2002, three times more expensive. Whilst figures such as 4.5p may not sound particularly high by themselves, the impact that these price changes have had on the average family cannot be underestimated, this amounts to a tripling in gas prices, and an average family energy bill of over £1000 per year, something which many households simply cannot afford. Some major energy suppliers have made reductions in their tariffs but it is highly unlikely that any significant savings will be passed on to the consumers.
Luckily though there are ways in which you can fight back against these rises – which are widely forecast to continue – and actually save you and your family significant amounts of money in the long term. First and foremost one of the things all households should do is regularly compare their energy prices with other suppliers, much like with insurance, there are several home energy comparison websites out there where you can gain a ‘quote’ on what your bills would be like with a different supplier – many customers could save as much as £389 simply by switching to a cheaper tariff.
Once that is out of the way and you can be sure that you are getting the best deal possible, then the real work at home kicks in, and you can start making changes to the efficiency of your home, and how much reliance you have on the energy companies and their rising costs. One of the best ways to cut fuel energy bills is through home insulation, millions of homes all over the country are lacking in the proper insulation, however when properly fitted with loft and either cavity or solid wall insulation, a home can save upwards of £500 per year, simply by stopping the heat you generate from escaping through thin, draughty walls and roofs.
Once the home is nicely efficient in keeping the heat within, a few solar panels on the roof (which, like with insulation, you can get grants for) can provide you with your own environmentally friendly power source, providing enough energy to do anything from provide hot water to even power part of your home, reducing your dependency on the grid, and also cutting your energy bills significantly.
So, don’t let high gas prices hold you to ransom and force you into panic every time the energy bill falls onto the doormat, act today, and make your own savings – contact Westville on 0800 1583605 and we can help you every step of the way!
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