Energy bills for typical household to rise to £1,849 a year from April
Monday, 24 February 2025 () The average annual energy bill will increase to £1,849 from April as the industry regulator Ofgem increases the price cap for the third time in a row.
Home Office Minister Lord Hanson says the government will "stand on the side" of consumers and those most affected by rising bills. His comments come after energy regulator Ofgem announced the latest energy price cap which could see household energy bills rise by more than £100 a year from...
Ofgem's director general of markets says he is aware that increases in energy bill prices due to the energy regulator's new price cap is "unwelcome news" for customers. Tim Jarvis blames the changes on the "international wholesale price of gas", which he says the UK is still reliant on. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The average household energy bill across England, Scotland, and Wales has risen by 1.2% after Ofgem increased its price cap. Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that bills are now £700 higher annually than in winter 2020/21, with pensioners and disabled individuals hardest hit. He urges government investment in home insulation and energy efficiency to reduce costs and reliance on volatile gas markets. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Monday, 24 February 2025 ()
The average annual energy bill will increase to £1,849 from April as the industry regulator Ofgem increases the price cap for the third time in a row.
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