Energy price cap

Ofgem confirms average gas bills are set to rise higher than electricity bills under the new price cap, as domestic renewables capacity continues to reduce reliance on expensive fossil fuels

Cornwall Insight predicts average annual domestic energy bills set to rise by around 13 per cent, as Iran War continues to fuel high oil and gas prices

Rachel Reeves signals targeted support planned to help households cope with expected increase in energy bills, as she announces further reforms to help fast track nuclear and renewables projects

Green Party leader sets out vision for tackling 'rip-off Britain', ending failed privatisation experiment, and curbing energy bills

Snap analysis from Cornwall Insight suggests energy price cap currently on track to rise by £160, but sustained increase in gas prices could drive still higher levels of inflation

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

Cornwall Insight analysis predicts measures in Autumn Budget to slash energy price cap by eight per cent

Ofgem attributes surprise cap increase to policy costs associated with Sizewell C and Warm Home Discounts, as concerns grow over prospect of further price hikes in 2026

Billpayers continue to bear the brunt of the UK's reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity, ahead of expected fall in price cap from January

Latest increase in domestic energy prices sparks fresh calls for increased support for energy efficiency measures