Millions of Britons could be at risk of overpaying their energy bill if they fail to submit a meter reading before next week’s price cap increase. Those on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter and do not submit meter readings on or about 1 October risk having some of their September usage charged at the new higher rates, the comparison site Uswitch warned. A Uswitch energy expert, Ben Gallizzi, said households “should take a moment to read their energy meter in the coming days to avoid the possibility of being charged at October’s higher energy rates”. This means that households could face another energy price rise within the next six months. There are now 25 fixed deals available that are cheaper than the October price cap.