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Evening Standard
Holly Williams

Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn

Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years as experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war.

Experts at Cornwall Insight have predicted the average dual fuel energy bill will rise by 16% to £1,999 a year on January 1, up by £276 on the level between October and December and the biggest rise since January 2023.

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