12/11/2008 by bill.

Scottish and Southern, the second largest energy company in the UK, has said that consumers should expect to see lower gas and electricty bills early in 2009 provided that wholesale prices continue to fall.

However, many householders could save money by switching suppliers now rather than waiting to see what happens in the new year. To see what tariffs are available in your area go to Energy Helpline.

For more ways of saving money on household bill see moneyjungle.net.

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30/04/2008 by bill.

With petrol and diesel prices reaching £5 a gallon in some places, many motorists are facing real difficulty in affording their journeys.

The Carbon Footprint website provides tips on reducing the carbon emissions from car travel and at the same time saving money. For example by avoiding harsh acceleration and braking you could reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. I have tested what happens by always driving within speed limits and avoiding rapid acceleration and my on board computer shows that fuel consumption has fallen by around 15%!

For more about climate change and reducing carbon emissions see moneyjungle.net.

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