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utilities bills

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How do others manage? just called to find out how much heating oil would cost and 1000 litres that lasts 7 months is £670+5% vat doubled in three yearsSurprised normally use birthday money towards it

Electricity bill was £357 for 3 months, think that is mainly due to increased washing due to ill health

Water bill is £420 a year but I phoned up and explained my situation and they cancelled direct debit and put note on account.

Told not to worry-but they will surely want paying at some point,can't believe how expensive it is but on property ratable value so they say.

 There are some social schemes for water in my area, maybe they will offer that? 

 

 

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  • Hi - we got a water meter installed.  Apparently they're cheaper unless you use a lot of water such as having a number of people in the house or a big house which might involve more cleaning etc).  Also if you have a medical condition you can send off a copy of your prescription + if it's on their list your bill is capped at about £350 pa.  Have a look online at your water co's site.  On mine there's a calculator to give you an estimate of your annual water bill if you switch to a meter. I don't know anything about your situation re. the other fuel bills, so cannot comment, apart from to say that costs keep rising relentlessly + oil is very expensive, as you know only too well.  I hope you can get useful help which will ease your worries soon.

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  • Hi - we got a water meter installed.  Apparently they're cheaper unless you use a lot of water such as having a number of people in the house or a big house which might involve more cleaning etc).  Also if you have a medical condition you can send off a copy of your prescription + if it's on their list your bill is capped at about £350 pa.  Have a look online at your water co's site.  On mine there's a calculator to give you an estimate of your annual water bill if you switch to a meter. I don't know anything about your situation re. the other fuel bills, so cannot comment, apart from to say that costs keep rising relentlessly + oil is very expensive, as you know only too well.  I hope you can get useful help which will ease your worries soon.

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