Is switching energy providers pointless?

So far three members of the 'Big Six' energy providers have announced winter price rises. Another has admitted it will have to move on price before the end of the year, while even some smaller providers have increased their prices too.

As a result, there's been a lot of talk about switching and saving. If everyone's putting their prices up, is switching energy provider actually pointless?
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