Better energy deal in trial switch

More than a fifth of disengaged energy customers who took part in a trial collective switch moved to a new deal, the regulator has reported.

On average customers saved approximately £300, Ofgem said.

It said the switch trial involving around 50,000 customers from one of the six largest suppliers between February and April is part of a programme to help people on default deals to save money on energy bills.

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