Submit Your Energy Meter Readings Before July 1 to Avoid Overpaying
As energy bills remain high, UK households face a crucial deadline. By midnight on June 30, 2025, submitting your energy meter readings could save you from being overcharged. With the Ofgem energy price cap dropping by 7%, timely action ensures accurate billing and helps you maximise savings.
Why Energy Meter Readings Matter Now
From July 1, 2025, the energy price cap falls by 7%, cutting the average annual bill by £129 to £1,720. But if you don’t submit your readings before then, suppliers like British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO, and Octopus may estimate your usage potentially charging pre-July rates for energy you use afterward.
Taking just a few minutes to submit a reading (and snapping a photo for proof) ensures your bill reflects the new, lower rate.
How to Submit Energy Meter Readings
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Find your meters – typically outside or in utility cupboards.
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Record the numbers – ignore red digits or decimals.
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Submit your readings – through your supplier’s website or mobile app before midnight on June 30.
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Take a photo – for added peace of mind, as recommended by money expert Martin Lewis.
What Happens If You Don’t Submit a Reading?
According to Uswitch, around 20% of households without smart meters haven’t submitted a reading in the past 3 months, and 6% haven’t done so in over a year. If your bill is based on estimates, you could end up paying more especially for energy used after July 1 but charged at June’s higher rate.
Go Beyond the Price Cap: Lock in More Savings
The upcoming cap isn’t your only chance to save. Comparison sites list over 10 fixed energy deals that undercut the new £1,720 average cap. Top deals could save you £145 annually, and Ofgem says these fixed plans offer “better value” for proactive households. Consider using tools like Uswitch or MoneySuperMarket to compare and switch.
Why Act Before July 1?
Experts warn of potential energy price increases in October 2025 due to global market uncertainty. Acting now locks in July’s lower rates and shields you from future spikes. If you’re on a standard variable tariff like 22 million UK households this action could save you £50 in July alone.
The Long Term Picture
The UK continues to have Europe’s highest electricity prices post-Covid. While the price cap drop offers short-term relief, long term fixes like the Warm Homes Plan are still in progress. Submitting your meter reading is a small step toward financial control while awaiting broader energy reforms.
Tips for Accurate Readings
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Double-check your numbers to avoid errors.
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Never guess or backdate readings it could be classed as fraud.
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Use your supplier’s official app or website for quick and secure submission.
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Even if you’re on monthly direct debit, regular meter updates prevent overcharging.
Take Control of Your Energy Costs
The ongoing energy crisis highlights the importance of action. Support schemes like the Warm Home Discount and Ofgem’s £18.6 million repayment to prepayment customers are helping. But with energy debt rising by £300 million in early 2025, submitting your meter reading now is a simple, essential step.
Don’t let an estimated bill rob you of savings. Submit your energy meter reading before midnight on June 30 and take control of your costs today.
