IF you are already cranking up the heating, you are in the minority — most people won’t turn it on until October 24.
British Gas has revealed households typically hold out until the last week of October, shivering through a few cold days before they crack.
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The energy provider analysed the habits of its 7 million customers to work out when most will turn up the thermostat.
But despite soaring energy costs, some lavish Brits have had their heating on since September, The Sunday Times reported.
Last week the country faced dire warnings it could face three-hour blackouts over winter if gas supplies reach emergency levels.
Energy firms are tempting customers to slash their power use by offering cash to switch their energy use to quieter times of day.
Since October 1, a typical family has had to pay no more than £2,500 a year for their energy bills for the next two years under the government’s Energy Price Guarantee.
The price cap is currently £1,971 a year, which means households will have to find an extra £529 a year for their energy bill.
The freeze includes the £400 energy rebate that all households will receive between October and March 2023.
For UK homes, 12 degrees is considered to be too cold – while 30 degrees is too hot.
