Price rises in the UK since 2004

ENERGY PRICE RISES SINCE 2004 At uSwitch we're always talking about the importance of switching to get the best deal. Here's why... Rise and fall £+ £- Recent price cuts? A drop in the ocean compared to price rises... Price rises in the last seven years Petrol 66%* Alcohol 31%* But isn't everything more expensive these days? Well yes, but here's how energy price rises in the last 7 years compare to a few other Water 50%* Average Household Energy Bills sectors... 111% Average Dual Fuel Prices 2004 - 2012 £1293 NOV 2011 £1259 MARCH 2012 £522 JAN 2004 TIME> In just over 5 years, household energy bills have rocketed by £633 (96%). Three quarters of people are sitting on old-fashioned and £633 expensive standard tariffs and according to Ofgem 6 in 10 households have never switched. uswitch.com "Figures taken from www.timetric.com, rounded to the nearest whole figure