Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday

An estimated five point three million British households need to submit meter readings this week. According to the Guardian, those on standard energy tariffs without smart meters should act before Wednesday, when the energy price cap rises. Submit a reading now, and your June usage gets billed at current rates. Wait, and you risk paying the new, higher rates for consumption already used. The deadline is Wednesday.

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