[mikeveg123]

So you have gifted me the £60 a month off my direct debit however with electricity prices going up as of 1st october i will be in debit - when will the direct debits be addressed to ensure this doesnt happen

[JoeSoap]

@mikeveg123

You will have received £66/67 off your DD but that same amount will be paid to your account courtesy of the government. So, in effect, your total payment remains the same.

However, I take your point about the change in unit rates. Mine have gone down but my DD has not altered beyond the £66/67. I hope this change will take effect soon otherwise I will need to contact CS to get it done ready for next month.

[mikeveg123]

Your unit rates have gone down?? Looking at my meter the last few mornings my readings seem to have almost doubled??

[JoeSoap]

@mikeveg123

I’m on a fixed tariff and my rates have gone down. They were very high.

[mikeveg123]

sorry im a complete novice with this - im unable to get a fixed tariff now am i not??
I am on Next Flex

[JoeSoap]

@mikeveg123

I fixed in August when fixed deals were still available… but it was at an extortionate rate hence my rates have now dropped.

If you were on Next Flex already then your rates will have gone up

[mikeveg123]

Yea looking at the smart meter now compared to a week ago is disheartening - almost £3 a day and we work 9-5

[JoeSoap]

@mikeveg123

Mine shows over £10 a day for dual fuel but that’s at old rates. It should be as low as £7 or £8 now. Lucky me 😁

[mikeveg123]

what are your unit rate and standing charge - just speaking to a collegue who thinks the next flex prices are good

[JoeSoap]

@mikeveg123

Next Flex is as good as you’ll get unless you’re on an old fix at lower rates.

My rates are very close to Next Flex now but I have lower standing charges so I’m not complaining.

I’m a high energy user.