Energy price cap: Bills relief will be small and temporary, experts warn

Cecilia Keating
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ECIU think tank urges next government to take action to reduce UK's exposure to volatile gas prices, as it reports that high gas prices have cost almost £4,000 per home

As a reduction in the energy price cap comes into force this morning, analysts have warned any relief experienced by households is likely to be small and temporary. The monthly cost of energy is set...

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