GAS BILL - Over-charged?!?!?!

[jeanette1976]

My gas bill has been estimated by 13th Dec when the last flat tenant moved out. My first bill has just arrived and I nearly had a heart attack at only 30.... it's for �183!!!!

I have the heating on for half an hour at 6am when I get up, I leave the house and don't arrive back home until 6 - 6.30pm, at which I admittedly have the heating on until approx. 10-12 wheni go to bed....

Is this normal for 2.5 months?! My electric from the same company, over the same 2.5 months was only �43!!!!!

[jeanette1976]

I forgot to add that I live in a smallish modern 2 bed flat (well, one is a tiny box-room), I DON'T have a fireplace, I use the gas oven to cook (but hey, how much can that cost per meal?) although I think it's a combi-boiler, because everytime I switch on the heating, the boiler seems to come alive and the water is scalding hot, but theres no way to do one without the other.....

[wired]

Did you keep meter readings from when you first moved in?Firstly, DO NOT pay the bill, take a reading of the gas meter now, phone your supplier,give them the reading and ask for an updated bill.
I've just had a 6 month battle with British Gas, my 1st bill was over �500,(the actual bill should have been �44) they threatened to cut off the supply,send in the bailiffs with police escort and welcomed me as a new customer.
Many letters and much angst later it has just been resolved, energy watch helped a lot.Stick to your rights!!

[wired]

Forgot to remind you to make a note of the date,time and name of anyone you speak to regarding your supplier,never take anyone at their word.
Wonder why Cleversod has that handle?