UK homes are facing a winter of higher fuel bills after a sharp rise in the wholesale market price for both gas and electricity. 11 million UK households on standard tariffs could see their bills increase by £139, while the average bill for those using prepayment meters could rise by around £1531.
In August, industry regulator Ofgem announced it would raise the maximum price cap on standard energy deals for the coming winter by more than 12% to reflect the upward surge in gas and electricity prices2.
Global prices for fossil fuels, especially gas, are increasing at an unprecedented rate: the wholesale electricity and gas prices that Ofgem tracks have risen by over 50% this year. Ofgem explained that this huge increase has to be reflected in the price cap, which will have an effect on our bills at home3.
It’s estimated that half the UK population who are covered by the price cap will be hit by higher home energy bills4.
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