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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Howard Mustoe

Energy bills could rise from new year in surprise hike, analysts warn

More solar and wind farms being built should help push prices down in the long term - (PA)

Energy bills could rise yet again from 1 January as rising wholesale costs push up prices for households.

Analysts at Cornwall Insight predict prices will rise 1 per cent, or about £19, to £1,736 a year for the typical home. The increase comes on top of a 10 per cent hike from October.

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