The energy price cap will fall slightly this winter but consumer advocates say households are still not getting a good enough deal
"This means the energy bills of around 15 million customers on default deals or pre-payment meters will fall this winter to reflect the reduction in cost of the wholesale energy.
But consumer advocates said the best advice for people was to switch energy suppliers when their current deal expires. He added:"The price cap is meant to protect these customers from disproportionate costs but is currently £228 more expensive than the top 20 fixed rate tariffs available on the market."
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at uSwitch.com, said those on prepayment meters, who are often struggling financially, were getting an especially poor deal.
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