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UK households can make the switch to 26 fixed-rate deals cheaper than the current price cap.

Ofgem recently announced a 0.2% rise of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2026.

This is on top of the energy bill rise in October, with Ofgem confirming that from 1 October, the price cap rose by 2% to £1,775.

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Will Owen, energy expert at Uswitch.com , said: “Friday’s price cap announcement confirms that energy rates will remain high through the winter months.

"Locking in a fixed deal with cheaper rates is a smart move for households that are able to switch.

"There are a number of fixed rate tariffs that offer savings of up to £177 for the average household, so i

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