This 64p Energy Bill Hack Could Save You £870 This Winter
From 1 October 2025, Ofgem’s price cap increases mean the average dual-fuel bill.
As the UK heads into the colder months, households are preparing for another increase in energy bills. From 1 October 2025, the Ofgem price cap will rise, pushing the average dual-fuel bill from £1,720 to £1,755 a year 1.
This increase comes at a time when families are turning on their heating more frequently, putting added pressure on already stretched household budgets. In the UK, online searches in the past quarter for “insulation grant” are up 18% and “how to save energy” are up 15%, showing cost concerns are beginning.
Updraft, experts in helping people manage their consumer credit, share how one simple household change could deliver significant savings on energy bills.
Swap to a heated blanket could save hundreds of pounds
Amid rising energy costs, one small change could make a surprisingly large impact on household bills: using a heated blanket for cosy evenings instead of central heating.
Updraft‘s calculation, based on the upcoming average unit rates and standing charges, reveals that on a typical winter evening, running a heated blanket for five hours costs around 64p (or £77 over winter). By contrast, keeping a gas boiler on to heat the whole home for the same period can cost nearly £8 for just one evening (or £947 over winter).
That means households could save around £7.25 per day simply by swapping to a heated blanket. Over a 120-day winter, those daily savings add up to approximately £870, providing warmth efficiently while dramatically reducing energy bills.
The cumulative effect of rising energy prices
Aseem Munshi, Our Founder at Updraft, comments:
“Some people underestimate how quickly energy costs add up.Even small daily expenses, like leaving a boiler on for a few extra hours or using multiple appliances at once, can multiply over weeks and months.
“When price caps rise, these costs become even more visible. That’s why people often notice a sharp difference in their bills in winter. It’s not just one appliance or one day, it’s the cumulative effect of energy use over time. Understanding this makes it easier to see how targeted, simple swaps that are maintained throughout the winter months can have a surprisingly large impact on overall spending.”
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