Why such a large increase to my recommended Direct Debit?

That’s a discussion for you to have with OVO. Tbh I think it makes sense that the review process doesn’t instantly drop your payments every single time - but instead allows you to drop them. Ultimately, OVO will drop them if the system is sufficiently confident that it can do so safely, but ultimately it’s not as simple as it might first seem!

I use around £75 a month for gas and electric. I am VERY CAREFUL about my useage. 

OVO have increased my direct debit to £159 a month.

I couldn’t understand why they would want twice as much money from me than I actually use………..

I think it’s because they are a ‘pay in advance’ provider not a pay your bill at the end of each month provider !!!!???? 
 

You can dispute this if you wish @SueD .

The Collections Team can reduce it back down and lock it there on request. It’s 0800 069 9831.

But be careful, it may not be in your best interests to do that.

Hi @SueD take a look at the plan page on the website not the app.

https://account.ovoenergy.com/plan

What does it say under Future Annual Consumption? 

Would you consider going to a pay as you meter.  

I use to be bill then it went to 95  a month . Just for electric . Pay as you go meter was put in I used  40 a month but since prices have gone up its gone to 60 now. 

Some people prefer that for budgeting. 

All i would say, by far the cheapest price for electricity and gas per unit is to pay by direct debit with a standard meter. 

Thanks for your interest in my enquiry. I was under the impression that cost on pay as you go meters are more expensive 

I will try that thank you :)

Sue I think I pay 54p a day standing charge

So that's about 3.78 aweek .  I  paid £ 60  for  4 weeks that's including the standing charge.  It works well for me. I know where I am. 

I just don’t understand. I send them readings ALL THE TIME so they are very well aware of my useage (: