Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October

British energy price cap to rise 4% as Iran war pushes up costs

Martin Lewis explains what Ofgem price cap rise means for you

Martin Lewis has explained what Ofgem price cap means for households, offering advice to consumers facing higher bills this winter. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, 26 August, the money saving expert stressed that the price cap only applies if customers are on their firm's standard variable tariff. “ If you're already on a fix, if you're already locked into a special deal, this does not affect you,” he said. “A fix is a fix. Your d…

UK’s energy bills to rise as Mideast war pushes up gas prices

Ofgem, which sets the price cap every quarter, said the cap would increase by 4% from October, adding around US$7 per month to the average bill.

Ofgem raises energy bill price cap to three-year high

Ofgem has announced its latest price cap to take effect from October 1

Energy price cap hits three-year high as bills to increase by £60 annually

The regulator said the price cap will rise by four per cent – the equivalent of £5 per month – to £1,723 for the average household using both electricity and gas if this level was sustained for a year.

SNP blast Burnham as energy bills rise to three-year high despite promises

HOUSEHOLD energy bills are set to rise to a three-year high this winter as the SNP have accused Andy Burnham of breaking his promise to bring down the cost of living.