Energy firms owe £1.7bn to households which have overpaid for energy

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Energy firms owe £1.7bn to millions of households which have overpaid for their energy

By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail

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One in ten energy customers could be due a rebate of more than £200

MIillions of households are owed around £1.7 billion after overpaying for their energy, according to new research.

One in ten customers could be due a rebate of more than £200, while almost half are owed £136, says comparison site Uswitch. 

Overpayments arise when bills are paid by direct debit. 

Not all suppliers offer automatic refunds; most ask customers to fill in an online form.

Sarah Broomfield from Uswitch says: ‘At a time when many people are finding their finances squeezed, as well as using extra gas and electricity because they have to stay at home, it will be welcome news for those who are sitting on unclaimed credit from their energy supplier.’

 

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