Update Template sensor with a variable sensor from a fixed value

Energy
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Hi I have the following template that calculates the cost of energy used, {{ (states(‘sensor.amicharge_today_s_consumption’) | float(0) * 0.085)}}, Can anyone advise how to replace the fixed 0.085 value with one that varies? The variable is the current rate sensor.octopus_energy_electricity_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx_current_rate. Whatever I seem to do raises an error

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{{ states('sensor.amicharge_today_s_consumption') | float(0) * states('sensor.octopus_energy_electricity_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx_current_rate')|float(0) }}

Please format your templates for the forum in future. Saves a lot of time correcting “fancy” quotes.

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apologies Tom, is there a guide for formatting? Regards Pete

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Yep, this describes one way: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/how-to-help-us-help-you-or-how-to-ask-a-good-question/114371#oneone-format-it-properly-16

The other method is to highlight the config and press the </> button in the post toolbar. Sometimes this button is under the cog menu, like on small mobile displays.

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