UK energy price cap to rise 4% from October to three-year high
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Neutral summary
Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 4% for a typical household from October, increasing the average annual bill from £1,663 to £1,723 — the highest level in three years. The regulator attributed the increase to higher wholesale costs driven by the Middle East conflict. Opposition figures accused the Labour government of "broken promises," while analysts at Cornwall Insight noted the rise represents the highest cost per unit of energy in three years.
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
Energy bills rise to three-year high as winter Ofgem price cap announced. The price cap sets a maximum limit on how much you can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity you use, as well as the daily standing cha…
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Daily Express (outlet profile)
Ofgem energy price cap: Major blow for UK households as bills to rise from October. MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis had previously noted that the increase, driven by Middle East-related wholesale costs, largely o…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
UK homes face winter energy squeeze as Ofgem reveals 4% price cap rise. Households face a winter squeeze from energy bills as regulator Ofgem raised the price cap to a three-year high.
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GB News (outlet profile)
Energy bills CONFIRMED to rise this winter in major Ofgem price cap announcement. Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise four per cent for a typical household from October, in a decision that lands just as B…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Winter energy price cap to rise 4%. Ofgem has announced its latest price cap to take effect from October 1.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Winter energy price cap to rise 4%. Ofgem has announced its latest price cap to take effect from October 1.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Winter energy price cap to rise 4%
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Energy bills to surge to three-year high just as people turn heating on. Today's announcement will set gas and electricity bills at a new high from October
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October. Ofgem said today that the energy price cap will rise by £60 per year - or £5 per month - to £1,723 for the average household using both electr…
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Energy price cap rise: What will it mean for your bill?. Households are facing heightened winter pressure from energy bills after regulator Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to a three-year high
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City AM (outlet profile)
Energy price cap rises to three-year high. Brits are set for another squeeze from energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed the price cap was set to rise to a three-year high. The regulator said on Wednesd…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces another rise
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The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)
SNP blast Burnham as energy bills rise to three-year high despite promises. HOUSEHOLD energy bills are set to rise to a three-year high this winter as the SNP have accused Andy Burnham of breaking his promise to bring d…
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Guido Fawkes (outlet profile)
Energy Price Cap to Rise by 4% From October. Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will rise by 4% for a typical household from October. Going from an average of £1663 to £1723 a year – a rise of £60… Ana…
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
Цены на электричество и газ для британцев вырастут на 4% из-за войны на Ближнем Востоке. Регулятор энергетического рынка Великобритании Ofgem объявил, что повысит максимальный размер счета за электричество и газ для нас…
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
£150 cost of living discounts for millions on 4 benefits after bill rise - but some miss out. In blow today Ofgem said average power bills to rise to £1,723 - but if people on 4 DWP benefits failed to take action they w…
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Daily Express (outlet profile)
Find out how much your energy bill will rise in October using our calculator. Ofgem has announced its latest energy price cap increase, with bills set to go up for UK households this winter.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
What does today’s energy price cap actually mean for your bills?. The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
В Британии с октября вновь увеличат цены на электроэнергию. По данным энергетического регулятора Ofgem, повышение стоимости энергоносителей обусловлено конфликтом в Иране
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says. Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says. Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Energy secretary says ‘I can’t control wars’ as Labour defends Ofgem 4% price cap rise. The energy secretary has defended the 4% rise in the Ofgem price cap , stating she “can’t control wars”.
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GB News (outlet profile)
Labour accused of 'broken promises' as Britons hit with rise in energy bills: 'Outrageous!'. The Labour Government has been accused of more "broken promises" as millions of households brace for higher energy bills this…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Ofgem price cap rise: Martin Lewis reveals who will be hit by higher energy bills. Martin Lewis has explained what Ofgem price cap means for households, offering advice to consumers facing higher bills this winter.
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News.ru (outlet profile)
Потолок цен на электроэнергию достиг трехлетнего максимума в Британии. Электрорегулятор Ofgem поднял потолок цен на 4% в Великобритании
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BFMTV (outlet profile)
Environ 5 livres supplémentaires sur la facture mensuelle: après déjà une forte hausse de 13% en juillet, les prix de l'énergie vont encore grimper de 4% au Royaume-Uni à partir de cet automne. Après une première hausse…
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City AM (outlet profile)
‘Broken promises’: Burnham under fire on cost-of-living plans as energy bills set to surge. Andy Burnham is facing pressure over his commitment to tackle the cost-of-living crisis as energy bills are set to jump again.…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Energy secretary defends Ofgem 4 per cent price cap rise
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?. The price cap taking effect from October 1 will rise by 4% for a typical household using gas and electricity.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?. The price cap taking effect from October 1 will rise by 4% for a typical household using gas and electricity.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Martin Lewis issues vital Ofgem price cap advice for UK household energy bills
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
Will you ration your energy use this winter as bills set to rise again?. The typical energy bill for a household that pays by direct debit is rising from £1,663 a year to £1,723 from October - but will you be cutting ba…
Factual core
- Energy bills have risen to a three-year high.
- UK household energy bills will rise from October due to the price cap increase.
- Ofgem will reveal the October energy price cap.
- The new energy price cap will be £1,723 annually for the average household, an increase of £60 from the current £1,663.
- The Middle East conflict affected wholesale energy prices.
- Регулятор энергетического рынка Великобритании Ofgem объявил о повышении максимального размера счета за электричество и газ для населения на 4%.
- UK energy prices had already increased by 13% in July.