Some households may be paying way more than they need to for energy, just by the way they choose to pay for their bills.

A warning has been issue to those who pay on receipt of bill, also known as standard credit.

These customers are likely to be paying much more than households who pay bills by direct debit.

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While paying by direct debit may not be an option for everyone, experts say it's worth checking with your supplier.

Around 3.4 million households choose to pay by standard credit, and these people are more likely to be older.

Their bills are likely to be around £138 higher on average, putting the worst-off at even greater risk of financial

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