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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Martin Lewis shares how to get ahead of £221 July energy bill rise

Money expert Martin Lewis has shared his tips for softening the blow of next month’s massive energy bill rise prompted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Ofgem’s energy price cap will increase by £221 a year to £1,862 from July, the energy regulator has confirmed. The 13 per cent increase marks the highest level in over two years and was triggered by spiking oil prices caused by the US-Iran war which began in February.

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