Ofgem energy price cap: Everything you need to know as bills rise by 13%
Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the energy price cap, effective from July 1. This change will result in an average rise of £18 per month for households using both electricity and gas. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband described this news as 'deeply unwelcome' for consumers facing higher bills.
- ▪Households will see an increase of £221 on their energy bills due to the price cap rise.
- ▪The price cap for a typical household paying by direct debit will now be £1,641.
- ▪The increase is attributed to ongoing volatility in global energy markets.
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