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Energy bill incorrect? What to do next

This is the routing page for people who know the bill is wrong but do not yet know why. Use it to move quickly into the correct evidence page instead of filing a weak general complaint.

Reviewed: 2026-04-17Focus: UK household energy billingType: Information, not legal advice

Wrong reading or meter issue

Use when the numbers do not match your meter photos or statement history.

Open reading guide

Estimated or catch-up billing

Use when the statement follows months of estimates or missing bills.

Open estimates guide

Standing charge, rate or bill maths

Use when the tariff breakdown or totals do not make sense.

Open bill maths pages

Complaint route

Use when you already know the issue and want to challenge it in writing.

Open complaint template

Frequently asked questions

Should I complain before I know why the bill is wrong?

It is usually better to identify the likely cause first so the complaint can ask for a specific correction.

What if several things look wrong at once?

Start with the most objective issue, usually the readings, billed period or tariff breakdown.

Do I need a complaint letter for every incorrect bill?

Not always. Sometimes a precise written correction request is enough before you escalate to a formal complaint.