Energy bills set to rise by £209 from July as experts issue dire winter warning
Energy bills in the UK are set to rise by £209 starting in July, with the price cap predicted to reach £1,850 for a typical dual fuel household. This increase, attributed in part to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, represents a 13% jump from the previous cap. Experts warn of a potential 'payment shock' as energy demand surges in the autumn months.
- ▪The energy price cap is expected to rise by £209 annually from July.
- ▪Cornwall Insight forecasts the cap for a typical dual fuel household will reach £1,850 between July and September.
- ▪This increase is a 13% jump from April's cap of £1,641.
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