Household energy bill drop ‘short-lived respite’ amid fears of July hike

Should the government help with energy bills?

Ofgem’s new price cap resets in June, with forecasters predicting huge rise, but Labour hints support will be means-tested amid struggling economy.

Energy prices fall from today - but consumers have been issued a huge warning

Experts say relief for consumers may be short-lived after energy prices fell today.

Household energy bill drop ‘short-lived respite’ amid fears of July hike

Ofgem’s price cap has dropped from £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of £117 or around £10 a month for the average household.

Energy bills drop 7% from today under Ofgem price cap change

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are now paying less towards their energy bills as Ofgem's reduction to the price cap takes effect

Ministers signal no energy bill help until autumn

Average energy bills have fallen by 7% (£9.75 a month) from 1 April under the Ofgem price cap, but the relief is expected to be short-lived. Analysts forecast that average energy bills will rise to £1,929 from July to September, driven by a 33% increase in the cost of gas, caused by the impact of the Iran conflict on global energy markets. The Prime Minister acknowledged today that the conflict will “affect the future of our country” and the Cha…

Chancellor promises help is coming - but not yet, and not for everyone

Household energy bills have fallen on Wednesday by 7% thanks to the latest price cap, but they are expected to rise by 18% hike from July.