Energy meter reading day July: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap falls

Energy meter reading day takes place every three months and you’ll want to take it on 1 July as energy bills for those on variable tariffs are set to slide by around 7%.

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The first day of January, April, July, and October marks energy meter reading day, as these are the days that the new Ofgem energy price cap comes into effect.

On this day, it is important for consumers to send a meter reading so that your energy provider provides you with accurate billing.

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