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Katie Williams

British Gas, SSE, EDF Octopus Energy and more confirm prepayment tariffs ahead of price cap

British Gas, SSE, EDF Octopus Energy, Scottish Power and more have confirmed their prepayment tariffs ahead of April.

The energy price cap is rising to a staggering high next month causing many to stress over the looming household bills.

Energy regulator Ofgem confirmed that the price cap will be rising 54 per cent in April, adding an extra £693 to the average yearly household bill and £708 for those on prepayment meters.

This means that those on prepayment meters, also known as pay as you go, will see the average bill go up from £1,309 to £2,017.

You can top up your meters via a PayPoint using a pay key or token found in stores, a smart card or through your app.

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Martin Lewis has said that customers can 'stock up' on energy before April 1 when the prices will rise.

The price cap limits the amount energy firms can charge for units but the bills can rise to an unlimited amount depending on how much energy a household uses.

The Money Saving Expert has warned that we are heading into a crisis with many unable to make ends meet come April. He has urged the UK Government to intervene further.

You can read more about energy tariffs for non-prepayment customers for British Gas, SSE and more here.

The majority of the energy companies have confirmed that they are pushing their tariffs to the maximum amount. Octopus Energy however is pricing an average £50 per year under the cap for existing customers, based on typical use.

Here are the tariffs coming into force for prepayment customers of British Gas, Octopus Energy, EDF, SSE and E.on and more.

British Gas: £2,017

Bulb: £2,017

E.on / E.on Next: £2,017

EDF Energy: £2,017

Octopus Energy: £1,967 (on its standard tariff before March 3) and £2,015 (joining on prepay after March 3)

Ovo: £2,015 (via Ovo's Boost brand)

Scottish Power: £2,017

Shell Energy: £2,017

SSE: £2,015

Utility Warehouse: £2,017

If you're struggling to pay for your energy bills, there is support available. You can read more about that here.

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