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              <title>How to survive the oil spike</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/how-to-survive-the-oil-spike/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[As the price of oil surges to new highs, a new report revealed that UK households are facing their lowest level of disposable income for 17 years. The Prime Minister is also alleged to have been warned by fellow Cabinet members that family finances are at breaking point.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>How to protect yourself from energy mis-selling</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/how-to-protect-yourself-from-energy-mis-selling/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[An undercover investigation by The Sunday Times raised concerns that some consumers have been given inaccurate information by sales people trying to get them to switch energy provider. We look at the issue of mis-selling and what you should do if you believe you have been victim to it...]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Is your energy provider treating you fairly?</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/is-your-energy-provider-treating-you-fairly?/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Scottish &amp; Southern Energy is the latest provider to hike its gas and electricity bills. With all of the big six now having announced price increases this year the picture is clear&nbsp;- it's loyal customers who are being hit the hardest...		]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Cut your outgoings by more than &#163;1,000 a year</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/money/cut-your-outgoings-by-more-than-&#163;1,000-a-year/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Household finances are under increasing pressure but many people could offset rising food, fuel and energy bills and slash their monthly outgoings significantly by spending a few hours going through their financial products and switching to a better deal.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>The big energy rip-off</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/the-big-energy-rip-off/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[The majority of consumers believe they are paying too much for their gas and electricity and that recent price increases are totally unjustified, according to a poll on moneysupermarket.com.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>So which tariff is the cheapest now?</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/so-which-tariff-is-the-cheapest-now?/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Keeping pace with the utilities industry has been no easy task over the last six weeks as provider after provider has increased prices. ]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Price increase on the cards and merger rumoured</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/price-increase-on-the-cards-and-merger-rumoured/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Just when you thought the news in the gas and electricity market couldn't get any worse...]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Watchdog claims price rises are unjustified</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/watchdog-claims-price-rises-are-unjustified/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Energywatch says the energy market is uncompetitive and price increases are&nbsp;unjustified.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Don't pay the price for high standards</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/don't-pay-the-price-for-high-standards/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;you're happy with your current provider's service but not its pricing, can you enjoy the best of both worlds?]]></description>
              <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Fuel poverty soars in the face of price hikes</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/fuel-poverty-soars-in-the-face-of-price-hikes/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[With energy prices on the rise and 'fuel poverty' now a reality, it's time to take control...]]></description>
              <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>One provider that won't hike prices - for now</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/one-provider-that-won't-hike-prices---for-now/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[You can't have missed the news last weekend as British Gas finally announced a 15 percent&nbsp;price hike on its standard tariffs. ]]></description>
              <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>British Gas hikes prices - but still offers the cheapest deal</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/british-gas-hikes-prices---but-still-offers-the-cheapest-deal/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[British Gas has hiked its prices by a whopping 15 per cent&nbsp;- yet it still offers the UK's cheapest deal...		]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>The true cost of fixing a boiler</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[It's one of those 'worst-case' scenarios that few of us think about&nbsp;- but if your boiler breaks down during the winter months you'll suffer from more than a cold chill.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>EDF Energy joins the price rise race - but have you?</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/edf-energy-joins-the-price-rise-race---but-have-you?/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[If npower's price rises one week ago were a warning sign, then EDF Energy's price hikes should be seen as clear proof that you can't afford to wait around any longer.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Don't be left out in the cold - cover up this winter</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/don't-be-left-out-in-the-cold---cover-up-this-winter/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[When a boiler breaks down in the winter frustration can turn to misery as you're left to struggle without hot water or central heating.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Cut your energy bills - no matter which tariff you choose</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/cut-your-energy-bills---no-matter-which-tariff-you-choose/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[With npower increasing its standard tariffs last week and British Gas expected to follow suit within days, consumers are frantically searching for ways to cut their energy bills.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>No such thing as a quick fix</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/no-such-thing-as-a-quick-fix/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[With energy price hikes continuing for the foreseeable future, what should your next move be?]]></description>
              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Green energy ratings</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/green-guide/green-energy-ratings/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[A new rating system aims to help consumers compare energy companies' green tariffs.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Put your home at the top of the priority list</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/put-your-home-at-the-top-of-the-priority-list/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[With winter closing in, the idea of losing heating or hot water for a sustained period doesn't bear thinking about. However, one provider is now offering a repair service that guarantees a next-day response on one of the cheapest tariffs around...		]]></description>
              <pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Energy giants keep schtum</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/energy-giants-keep-schtum/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Energy users are paying &pound;2.5bn a year more than they should because suppliers won't tell them about cheaper tariffs.]]></description>
              <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Are you paying out &#163;150 more than you need to?</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/are-you-paying-out-&#163;150-more-than-you-need-to?/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[You could be saving an average of &pound;150 just by moving to a different deal from the same provider...		]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>How our finances were affected in 2007</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/money/how-our-finances-were-affected-in-2007/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[What were the highlights of the past 12 months - and how do they affect the year ahead?]]></description>
              <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Let the price rises begin</title>
              <link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/articles/utilities/compare-gas-and-electricity/let-the-price-rises-begin/?rsslink=true</link>
              <description><![CDATA[Energy suppliers are at it again - hiking prices. Where should you go for the best deals?]]></description>
              <pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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