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What is the impact of the price increase?
From 1st August 2011, affected customers will notice an average electricity increase of 10%* and an average gas increase of 19%**. However, this will vary depending on where you live and what payment plan you're on.
This means, for an average dual fuel monthly Direct Debit customer their annual bill will increase by an average of £173.60***.
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*Based on an average of domestic Standard Rate electricity customers across Britain with annual usage of 3,300kWh, who pay monthly by Direct Debit, quarterly (excluding prompt payer discounts), weekly or use a prepayment meter.
**Based on an average of domestic mains gas customers across Britain with annual usage of 16,500kWh, who pay monthly by Direct Debit, quarterly (excluding prompt payer discounts), weekly or use a prepayment meter.
***Based on an average across Britain of domestic Standard Rate electricity and mains gas customers with annual usage of 3,300kWh and 16,500kWh respectively. Figure shown includes VAT at the current applicable rate of 5%.
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