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UK Energy Bills Rise: Save £60 with 4-Minute Showers!

10/26/2025

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Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, raises bills with a 2% price cap effective October 1.
Octopus Energy, a UK energy supplier, says shower time of four minutes could save £60.
The Energy Saving Trust, a UK energy efficiency charity, supports this advice.
The Energy Saving Trust estimates savings of £45, or £65 in Northern Ireland.
Some councils offer free thermal cameras to identify heat-loss areas.

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Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, raises bills with a 2% price cap effective October 1.
Octopus Energy, a UK energy supplier, says shower time of four minutes could save £60.
The Energy Saving Trust, a UK energy efficiency charity, supports this advice.
The Energy Saving Trust estimates savings of £45, or £65 in Northern Ireland.
Some councils offer free thermal cameras to identify heat-loss areas.