Households are still paying substantially more for their gas and electricity than they were last summer, despite four of the big six energy firms announcing price cuts this week.
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) will cut gas prices by a typical 3.8% from 26 March, becoming the third major power firm to announce modest cuts this week.
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) customers who were talked into switching to a pricey tariff by cunning door-to-door salesman could receive a share of a £5 million compensation pot in the new year.
Energy supplier Ovo Energy is axing plans to increase costs for its variable rate customers due to a drop in the price it pays for gas and electricity.