Money Insurance Travel Motoring Utilities Mobile Phones Shopping Broadband 4th August 2008 view the online version recommend a friend We were warned that energy price hikes were on their way but a 35% increase in gas prices? Households across the country will be wondering where they can make cutbacks so they can meet their mounting monthly bills. We look how you can minimise energy costs but it's also well worth going through your other financial products to see if there are savings to be made elsewhere...Clare Francis, Site Editor, ask Clare a question  articles  money - credit cards I loans I savings  community view - forums I poll I video WHAT NOW FOR ENERGY BILLS? Sponsored product Debt getting you down? Why not consolidate with a loan? 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Forums Expert Video Weekly Poll Take a look at the latest hot topics on our forums, follow the link and join in the discussion. Capped prices Savings advice needed EDF increase prices by 22% for gas and 17% for electricity British Gas raises prices - 35% for gas and 9% for electricity Will an offset mortgage work for me? Take a few minutes to view our experts discussing some of the hot topics at the moment. Combat cyber crime - 31/07/08 Clare Francis, Site Editor, moneysupermarket.com   Savings update -15/07/2008 How to complain -15/07/2008 Mortgage market update -03/07/2008 What will the latest round of energy price increases mean for you? Vote now... I'm really worried that I won't be able to afford to heat my house this winter I will have to make cut backs if I am to afford my gas and electricity bills I'm going to switch to a different tariff as I think I can save money that way. 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