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How much are energy bills rising in your area? Full list of standing charges and tariffs across the UK revealed | The Sun
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Sneaky energy bill charge going up in DAYS despite price cap falling - and easy tricks to soften the blow | The Sun
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Martin Lewis explains exactly why standing charge is going up for gas and electricity | Personal Finance | Finance | Express.co.uk
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Energy bills standing charge hike hits Britain's poorest households worst | Personal Finance | Finance | Express.co.uk
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Standing charges on energy bills rise AGAIN despite gas and electricity prices falling | This is Money
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Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport households are paying hundreds of pounds extra per year for energy due to Southern Electric's standing charges
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New report reveals energy standing charges set to increase to new high, up by 64%, leaving low-income households worst hit - National Energy Action (NEA)
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Standing charges on energy bills rise AGAIN despite gas and electricity prices falling | This is Money
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The rapidly rising 'stealth tax' on our fuel bills used to bailout failed electricity and gas firms | Daily Mail Online
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