The energy supplier confirmed that to have an accurate price reading, the final date to submit an energy reading is October 14.

Martin Lewis has urged British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus Energy and all other major suppliers' gas and electricity customers to take a photo of their energy meter as the Ofgem price cap changes. That's because the Ofgem energy cap has been increased, adding £149 to the average energy bill, from £1,568 a year to £1,717 from Tuesday, October 1.

The Money Saving Expert spoke out as the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in, taking bills to an eye-watering £1771 today.

The energy firm, which is rivalled by OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus, has spoken out as the £1,771 price cap from Ofgem kicks in.

With this in mind, Money Saving Expert, the site founded by Martin Lewis, revealed a way you can get a free £1,700 from British Gas to help with energy bills this autumn and winter. Known as the Individuals and Families Fund, this grant is offered to anyone in or facing fuel poverty.

Now Money Saving Expert, the site founded by Martin Lewis, has revealed a way you can get £1,700 from British Gas to help with energy bills in the months to come. The Individuals and Families Fund is offered to anyone in or facing fuel poverty.

It's probably had them reaching for jumpers and blankets, and households may have switched their heating on for the first time. But families are being told they can boost their bank accounts by holding on a little longer before turning on the heating.

From October 1, households on a standard variable tariff who pay for their electricity by direct debit will pay on average 24.5p per unit, with a standing charge of 60.99p per day. For gas, the average will be 6.24p per unit with a standing charge of 31.66p per day.

Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen for the winter with customers now facing a £149 yearly increase on average.

British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus customers can take advantage of the handy hack, trick and tip as we head deeper into autumn and eventually winter.

Some of Britain's largest energy suppliers have been put to the test following an investigation from Citizens Advice. The charity has created a ranking system for both familiar energy firms and some lesser-known ones based on the quality of their customer service.