An estimated 417,000 customers switched supplier last month.

That’s according to the latest Energy UK report, which suggests the figure is down by nearly 2% compared with the same month last year, which saw 425,000 consumers switching supplier.

It is also lower than the five-year average of 447,000 switches for the month.

However, the analysis shows that almost 2.6 million customers have already moved to a new supplier so far in 2021, approximately 2% up when compared to the same time last year.

Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It is important to check you’re on the best deal for you by getting in touch with your current supplier or by shopping around.

“Switching supplier takes only a few minutes but could potentially save you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills.”