UK energy firms' websites crash ahead of price spike Websites for British energy providers crashed on Thursday as customers rushed to submit gas and electricity meter readings a day before prices are set to soar. Energy firms give households more time to submit meter readings after sites crashEon gives households until 9 April while British Gas says people have ‘couple of day’ to provide figures Energy websites crash as people rush to submit meter readings before price hikeThe British Gas, EDF and E.On websites were all experiencing issues earlier. Energy websites crash in meter readings rushSuppliers including Shell and EDF say they are working to resolve issues, ahead of a price rise on Friday. British Gas website crashes on final day to submit readings - follow liveEDF Energy and Octopus Energy customers are also facing difficulties Energy websites crash amid rush to submit meter readings ahead of price hikeBritish Gas, E.On and EDF were among sites struggling to process customers on Thursday. Customers urged to check meters before 54% jump in energy pricesThe Government’s price cap rise comes into force on Friday. Energy websites crash amid rush to submit meter readings ahead of price hikeBritish Gas, E.On and EDF were among sites struggling to process customers on Thursday.