Energy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from July
The energy price cap in Great Britain is set to rise by 13% starting in July, resulting in an average annual bill of £1,862. This increase is attributed to soaring global energy prices, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran. Households are already facing record levels of energy debt, which are expected to worsen this summer as energy costs continue to rise.
- ▪The average gas and electricity bill will increase to £1,862 a year from July until the end of September.
- ▪Electricity charges will rise from 24.67p per kWh to 26.11p per kWh, while gas charges will increase from 5.74p per kWh to 7.33p per kWh.
- ▪Unpaid energy bills reached a record high of £4.5bn earlier this year, partly due to the energy crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Rising gas and electricity costs are expected to compound the record levels of energy debt amassed by households since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenRising gas and electricity costs are expected to compound the record levels of energy debt amassed by households since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAEnergy billsEnergy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from JulyAverage gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran warJillian Ambrose Energy correspondentWed 27 May 2026 02.02 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 02.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHouseholds will face the steepest summer rise in energy charges in four years after months of soaring…
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