Energy price cap to fall seven per cent saving average household £117 a year

James Murray
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Domestic bills down by more than £200 on a year ago, but analysts warn consumers remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets

Ofgem has today confirmed its energy price cap will be lowered by seven per cent from April, saving the average household around £117 a year on the back of the government's recent reforms to its green...

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