Energy bill price cap forecast to climb further 16 per cent in January

James Murray
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Cornwall Insight expects energy price cap for average UK household to rise a further £276 from the start of next year, as fallout from Iran war continues to bite

Domestic energy bills are forecast to rise by a further 16 per cent from January 1st, delivering their largest jump in four years to just shy of £2,000 a year for the average household as the spike in...

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