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British Gas mixed up our energy meter – but now I’m being penalised
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The Guardian Business
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British Gas mixed up our energy meter – but now I’m being penalised

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When the problem was finally sorted out in our new-build home, it increased my tariff by 19% Residents in our new housing development are being billed for each other’s energy after the meters were mixed up. I realised British Gas was sending bills for my energy to the developer of the estate instead of to me. I informed British Gas of my details when I moved in seven months ago. Continue reading...

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