After the third rise in a row for customers in Great Britain it is high time to visit a price comparison site

Those worried about higher energy bills in the spring are being urged to switch to a cheaper, fixed deal now. On Thursday there were tariffs on offer that meant an average household could save up to about £230 a year.

The average energy bill in Great Britain will rise by £111 from April to £1,849 a year for a typical household, it was announced on Tuesday. This is the third increase in a row. That amount is for a dual-fuel customer who pays by direct debit.