The energy price cap will rise by 6.4% in April – should you fix a tariff?
The energy price cap will increase to £1,849 for a typical household on 1 April. Here's how it will affect your bills and whether now is a good time to fix a tariff
Consumers hit out at latest energy price cap rise
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 increases energy price cap again – here’s how much your bills will be
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.
Energy bills to rise even more than expected after third straight price cap hike
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.
Energy Price Cap Rise: what to do… and why we pay more than the rest of Europe
The energy price cap, which determines prices for two-thirds of homes will rise by 6.4% in April… yet some people will see rises of up to 9%. In this pod Martin Lewis looks at what it means for you, and how do you beat it.
Romanian government extends energy price caps
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.
Will energy prices keep rising? Latest forecast for this year after Ofgem price cap update
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
Energy costs expected to rise under new price cap
The regulator will outline the change in gas and electricity prices from April, affecting 26 million households.
Somerset MP calls for urgent government action on energy price hike
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,
Energy bills rise again as new Ofgem price cap announced - what it means for your money
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
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What is the energy price cap?
The energy price cap limits the price of a single unit of energy for customers paying for variable energy tariffs. Under the price cap, typical energy bills for a medium use household ...
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Martin Lewis warns of Energy Price Cap rise announcement
Martin Lewis has warned that the new energy price cap will likely see an increase of between five and seven per cent. The ...
Energy price cap: Ofgem announces new UK bills rates increase from April 2025, what is it - how does it work?
The regulator announced that the 6.4% increase - driven by a recent surge in wholesale prices - will push the average annual ...