The North East is expected to see the smallest rise in electricity bill prices compared to other regions in the country.

The increase in electricity bills for the North East is estimated to be around £65.37, bringing the yearly average to £934.61.

This is the lowest rise among all the regions and £17.40 lower than the expected rise in East England.

The analysis, by tech expert Jonathan Perumal from PCInternational,  predicted how much each area's annual bills could be, as unit prices are set to rise by 10 per cent with standing charges also set to increase.

Mr Perumal said: "While you can’t control rising energy prices, there are several ways to reduce your energy consumption, even with a busy household."

He suggested using an air fryer instead of an oven, as it cooks faster and uses less energy.

He also advised taking advantage of lower rates offered by many energy providers during off-peak hours and running high-energy appliances, like dishwashers and washing machines, during these times.

He said: "If you have kids with consoles, PCs, or other electronics, be aware that these devices, even when turned off, can still draw ‘phantom’ energy.

"To cut down on unnecessary power use, unplug them when not in use or invest in smart power strips that automatically shut off idle devices.

"Finally, make the switch to energy-saving appliances and LED light bulbs, which use up to 90 per cent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, significantly lowering your electricity consumption and costs."

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On the other hand, the East of England is expected to see the largest annual average increase in electricity costs, with households facing an additional £82.77 on their annual bills.

The South East and South West follow closely behind, with increases of £82.73 and £81.24 respectively.

Scotland is also expected to see a rise, with annual electricity bills up by £75.39.

The new rates came into effect from October 1 and will last until December 31.