The cost of boiling a kettle during half-time could be up to 5p

Estimated maximum cost to run a kettle on full power for three minutes in the UK, October 2021 and October 2022, pence

The cost figures were calculated using the UK electricity price cap, which was 21p per kWh October 2021 and 34p per kWh under the October 2022 price guarantee, with average appliance power ratings that may vary by device or usage
Source: Centre for Sustainable Analysis, New Statesman analysis
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