'We're still cold paying £300 a month energy bills'
Summary
Energy bills in England, Scotland, and Wales are rising again as the regulator Ofgem increases the price cap. This means many households will pay more for heating and electricity during the colder months, causing concern about affordability, especially for pensioners and families.Key Facts
- Energy bills are increasing from Thursday under Ofgem’s new price cap, adding about £60 a year to typical bills.
- The average yearly bill on a standard variable tariff will rise to about £1,723.
- Millions of households on fixed-rate tariffs will not see immediate changes, but those deals end soon.
- The increase is mainly due to higher wholesale gas prices linked to conflict in the Middle East.
- The UK government has removed VAT on electricity and offers a Warm Home Discount of £150 for eligible households to help with costs.
- Some pensioners and families are already limiting energy use to cope with rising bills.
- People relying on fixed incomes or benefits face increased pressure to afford basic heating and other essential costs.
- Ofgem notes that despite the rise, prices are still about 52% lower than their recent peaks.
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