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Household energy bills are rising again. From July 1st, Ofgem’s price cap will increase by 13%, taking the typical annual bill to £1,862. It is the steepest summer increase in four years. The rise comes as unpaid energy bills reach almost £4.8 billion. Households already under pressure must now find even more money, with suppliers and consumer groups calling for urgent reform. The latest surge in prices was caused by the conflict in Iran and

Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the energy price cap from 1 July 2026. For a typical household, annual energy bills will rise from £1,641 to £1,862. Many consumers will feel frustrated by the news. Earlier this year, falling prices suggested the worst of the energy crisis might finally be behind us. Instead, bills are heading upwards again. The immediate trigger was rising wholesale gas prices linked to the Iran conflict. Yet the bigger

The UK now has more than 2 million electric vehicles on the road. Less than four years ago, that figure was under 700,000. Most months, EVs account for more than one in five new car sales. It’s fair to say EVs are no longer for early adopters and are now firmly in the mainstream. What’s more, the current geopolitical situation is accelerating demand even further. Since the start of the Iran conflict, interest in EVs

Ofgem has confirmed there will be a trial of new energy tariffs with lower or zero standing charges. Major suppliers including British Gas, EDF and Octopus are involved, with the trial expected to begin this year. Standing charges have been a controversial topic, notably during the recent energy price crisis. They currently add more than £300 a year to a typical household bill, regardless of usage. This means households that use less energy still face

Households hoping for relief from high energy bills may face another setback. As the Iran conflict escalates, industry analysts now expect the UK energy price cap to rise in July, potentially pushing the typical annual household bill to around £1,800. Wholesale gas prices have increased sharply, with the impact already feeding into expectations for the next Ofgem price cap period. Frustratingly, any increase would come just months after the price cap fell during the April-June