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Energy price cap January 2025: how much is it going up by and who will be affected?

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A new energy price cap has been announced, but it can be complicated to get your head around what the cap actually is, what it means for your bills and whether it applies to you.

The cap is set by the energy regulator Ofgem, who has announced that the energy price cap will rise by 1.2% in January 2025, which means an £21 increased in average annual energy bills across England, Wales and Scotland.

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