energy prices

The recent energy cap rise continues to put pressure on family finances, and consumers are increasingly turning to a trusted source of practical help – the UK’s tradespeople. New research from omnichannel retailer Screwfix reveals that more than nine in ten (91%) tradespeople surveyed have dealt with a customer enquiry relating to an energy-saving product […]

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026. The energy price cap protects around 22 million households on default tariffs by limiting the maximum rates and standing charges that energy suppliers can charge. It is updated every three months to […]

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a reduction of the energy price cap for the second quarter of 2024, but standing charges are going up. Ofgem says the price cap, which sets a maximum rate per unit that can be charged to customers for their energy use, will fall by 12.3% on the previous quarter from […]

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a reduction in the energy price cap for the last quarter of 2023 (Oct to Dec).      The change will bring the average dual-fuel energy bill below £2,000 a year for the first time since April 2022, saving households an average of £151 on the previous quarter. From 1 October – […]

Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Services at Worcester Bosch, discusses how installers can approach the energy price hike, and offers simple tips that can help homeowners across the UK save money on their bills: In April it was announced that the price cap had been removed from energy bills and this is predicted to have […]