Energy giant Eon has sent a message to millions of its customers before bills rise in October. Under-pressure households are going to feel more pain when average bills go up by £149 a month. It also comes as millions of pensioners are set to lose Winter Fuel Payments from the Government.

At present, Outfox the Market’s Outfox the Price Cap (Oct 24) Fix'd Dual v1.0, which is a 12-month fixed rate tariff, is priced seven percent cheaper than October’s price cap. This means typical households on this tariff could expect an average bill of £1,600 over the year.

British Gas, E On Next, and Outfox the Market have all introduced fixed rate plans that are around £100 less than the new Ofgem price cap from October 1

British Gas, E ON Next, and Outfox the Market have introduced fixed rate plans that are roughly £100 lower than the new Ofgem price cap from October 1.

Tariffs are due to rise by 10 percent from October, putting up the cost of bills, but Outfox the Market, British Gas and EOn Next say they can help

Leading energy companies are rolling out new fixed rate deals that could see households save more than £100 annually compared to the new price cap set for October 1. With tariffs expected to surge by 10 percent from October, the cost of keeping homes warm and lit during the lengthy winter nights is set to increase.

British Gas has told millions of customers it will pay them for using gas and electricity at certain times. We're all used to forking out money to energy companies, but British Gas says it will give some back to customers who use gas and electricity outside of peak times.

The new fixed rate deals will help households save money on their energy bills ahead of the October 1 price cap rise