Energy prices are rising yet again after Ofgem hiked the cap by 6.4%. Annual bills for electricity and gas are estimated to reach around £1,849 for the average household in England, Scotland and Wales from April 1.

People facing another hike in fuel bills because of the increased energy price cap have hit out against the latest cost-of-living blow.Ofgem is increasing the energy price cap by 6.4%, meaning a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will see their annual bill rise by £111 a year to £1,

Ofgem has confirmed the typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit will see their annual energy bill increase from £1,738 a year to £1,849 from April

Ofgem explained that a rising trend in wholesale prices was the primary factor in a lifted cap, accounting for more than three-quarters of the total increase, while a further 22 per cent was a result of a small increase in policy costs and inflationary pressures.

The regulator will outline the change in gas and electricity prices from April, affecting 26 million households.

The Ofgem price cap does not put a limit on how much you can pay for energy - instead, it sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates and standing charges

Romania's coalition government will extend a price cap on electricity for households and businesses until June and on gas for a year, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Thursday, to shield consumers from a recent surge in energy costs.

A Somerset MP is urging the government to stop the energy bill hike for pensioners already affected by winter fuel payment cuts, writes Matt Evans. Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton,