What advice can help if Im struggling to pay my energy bills on a prepayment meter?

7 Sept 2026, 16:00
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What advice can help if Im struggling to pay my energy bills on a prepayment meter?

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Contact your energy supplier as soon as possible, as it may be able to review your payment arrangement, check for support schemes or agree a manageable way to repay debt. If you cannot top up, check your meter’s emergency credit and use the supplier’s emergency helpline; the terms vary by supplier and meter. Ask about joining the Priority Services Register, and contact your local council to see whether fuel vouchers or other cost-of-living support is available. You can also check the latest guidance on GOV.UK and Ofgem.

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