Ofgem energy price cap increase to affect UK households
Summary
The UK energy regulator Ofgem has raised the energy price cap, affecting millions of households. The increase, which took effect on October 1, is expected to raise bills by £60 for some households and by up to £300 annually from January. The rise is higher than previously predicted and has prompted advice for households to take action to manage their energy costs. The government has been urged to assist households with the rising energy bills. The price cap is now at its highest level since July 2023.
Latest: Household energy bills increased by £60 on October 1 as the Ofgem price cap rose by four per cent.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 1 October
Household energy bills increased by £60 on October 1 as the Ofgem price cap rose by four per cent.
- 06:07Liverpool EchoEnergy price cap rises today- find out what it means for your bill
- 03:26The IndependentHousehold energy bills to jump by £60 today ahead of biggest rise for four years
Wednesday 30 September
- 06:07Manchester Evening NewsSeven ways to reduce heating bills ahead of Ofgem energy price cap hike tomorrow
- 06:04The IndependentGovernment urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
- 06:04Evening StandardGovernment urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
- 05:43The IndependentMartin Lewis explains how to avoid the Ofgem energy price cap hike
- 05:25The IndependentOfgem energy price cap hike to hit UK from Thursday. Here’s what you need to do
- 05:08The IndependentUK energy bills are forecast to rise by another £276 a year from January. Here’s why
- 04:58The IndependentUK energy bills set for another shock rise – here’s when and why
- 04:25The IndependentOfgem energy price cap hike to hit four million households from Thursday
- 02:55The IndependentUK bills set for another shock rise – here's when and why
- 02:48The IndependentUK energy bills forecast to jump by another £276 a year from January
- 01:13Wales OnlineMillions told 'take action today' to beat energy bill change on Thursday
Tuesday 29 September
- 21:50The IndependentOfgem energy price cap hike set to take effect on household bills
- 21:45Evening StandardOfgem energy price cap hike set to take effect on household bills
Monday 28 September
- 11:47Manchester Evening NewsUK households urged to make one check before Thursday as energy bills to increase by £60
Sunday 20 September
- 13:07Birmingham Mail£104 energy bill change to hit millions of UK households