Experts have given advice on how consumers can save more on their bills after Ofgem's price cap rose by £149 from the previous £1,568 a year for a typical household to £1,717

Which? has shared a simple and cost effective way to ensure your home stays warm during the colder months - and it'll only cost you less than £2.

The money expert said 'everyone should consider' comparing energy suppliers to find a cheaper deal after Ofgem increased its price cap on October 1

The average household energy bill is to increase by £149 a year from this week as Ofgem increases its price cap.

How energy tariffs are changing in October for every type of household billpayer

The latest forecasts are that the price cap will go down - which would mean lower bills from January

A final warning has been issued for Tuesday as bills go up £149

The regulator has raised the cap from the current £1,568 for a typical dual fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales to £1,717 a year

Ofgem’s price cap has added 10% to the average household energy bill

The average household energy bill increases by £149 a year from Tuesday, as Ofgem raises its price cap just as the winter months begin

The energy price cap will rise by 10% for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales from Tuesday, October 1, with the average bill going up by around £12 a month or £149 a year

Bills are going up by an average of £149 today Tuesday, unless you take action

Here is everything you need to know about Ofgem's October price cap including who will be impacted by the rise today and how much bills will go up by

The Ofgem price cap is important as it sets the rate a limit on what suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity you use - here is everything you need to know about it