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Martin Lewis told the committee that buying energy in advance "was of course the advice and guidance we've been giving" to pre-prepayment customers ahead of a price hike that will see customers on meters pay around £708 more for gas and electricity

The finance expert offers straightforward advice and tips on how to reduce bills

Energy prices are rising in April by a staggering 54 per cent and major energy firms have confirmed their prepayment tariffs. Those on pay as you go are to expect a rise of £708 to the average bill.

Loophole only works on old-style meters, but you can delay the new tariff hike if you have one and can afford to top it up

Michael Hanley, 90, of Port Glasgow, Scotland, was left with a £2,000 arrears bill from Scottish Power after his family spent years fighting to change the meter

The average household energy bill will rise by an extra £693 a year, totalling from £1,277 to £1,971 per year, leaving many concerned wondering how to pay their bills

The company is ignoring all attempts to sort out an obvious error

A faulty meter at Michael Hanley's home in Port Glasgow was first reported to the energy supplier in 2019 after it stopped recording any electricity readings.

This will work for anyone using older, non-smart meters except Scottish Power customers.