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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
July 1, 2026Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
March 20, 2026Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual energy bills rose by £221 to £1,862 from 1 July, under regulator Ofgem's latest energy price cap. The 13% increase in the cap affects millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales,
Heating oil prices more than double after Iran war – what support can you get?
The price of heating oil, used by some in rural areas to warm their homes, has surged following conflict in the Middle East. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate comm
Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Energy price forecast
Energy bills are set to drop in April when Ofgem’s latest energy price cap kicks in, but war in the Middle East is likely to see costs rise in the summer. How much will you pay for energy? When you p
Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
"Vulnerable" households who have been hit by a sharp increase in the price of heating oil will get help from a £53m support package, the prime minister has said. Support will be "targeted" to help lo