What are energy tariff exit fees?
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In short: Charges for leaving a fixed deal before the end date — often £50–£75 per fuel. You can usually switch penalty-free in the last 49 days of the contract.
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Compare exit fee against savings from a new tariff over remaining months.
Standard variable tariffs typically have no exit fees.
Record contract end dates to avoid rolling onto costly default rates.
See energy switching guide.
Primary source: ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/energy-price-cap
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