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EDF Energy's website also reported problems, apparently as many people tried to submit their meter readings on their account. The main page of EDF Energy was ...

EDF Energy's website also reported problems, apparently as many people tried to submit their meter readings on their account. Citizens Advice can also provide you with free, independent support." A message on the page reads: "Sorry... We're carrying out some essential maintenance work on our site.

Energy company websites are buckling under the volume of customers trying to log in and submit up-to-date meter readings before prices skyrocket at midnight ...

At midnight tonight energy regulator Ofgem is increasing its price cap. The reason for the climbing price of energy is a squeeze on gas prices around the world, caused by the Covid pandemic. I am trying to submit my readings…like thousands of others I guess!"

British Gas, E.On and EDF Energy website log-in pages have crashed today, with thousands of customers trying to upload their latest meter readings.

They were most likely to cite food as a reason for increased costs - 90 per cent of adults said their food shop has risen in price. British Gas, who are owned by energy giant Centrica, insist no customer 'will be left out of pocket' as a result of this system issue and that people can submit a dated image of their meter reading beyond today. Goldman Sachs has already warned that prices in the gas market are likely to remain at twice their usual levels until 2025. I'll take a photo of the reading and enter it later.' This is just a way of protecting yourself from them trying to overestimate your usage at the higher rate. 'This energy crisis is about to bite down hard on those least able to cope. This is just a way of protecting yourself from them trying to overestimate your usage at the higher rate. 'Doing it around now reduces the wriggle room for a problem with estimates. I'll take a photo of the reading and enter it later.' 'Doing it around now reduces the wriggle room for a problem with estimates. Pictured: Dozens of people have reported issues with the ScottishPower website since 8am Martin has once again created an unprecedented demand bringing down Britain. If you respond to our private message providing the details requested we can assist you.'

People have been urged to take meter readings today ahead of tomorrow's expected huge hike in prices.

@mikeystanners wrote: "Every man and his dog must be trying to log into energy sites today to submit meter readings…@BritishGas has website issues already!" Wanted to submit a meter reading and your website is down. The company has apologised to customers via their social media accounts and say they are working on fixing it. @Yiddogray responded: "I’m guessing the UK is currently attempting to do a meter reading and the site is f***. Photos and email them is a good start." I am looking to submit a meter reading today ahead of price increases tomorrow (I'm sure lots of your customers are also). Your app isn't working either. By taking readings today, households will be able to tell their energy provider exactly how much gas and electricity they used before the price soared.