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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Millions of households in Great Britain face higher energy bills as price cap rises

A smart meter next to a gas ring
The rise will pile pressure on household finances just as freezing weather arrives, with an immediate effect on homes using variable tariffs. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Nine million homes will face higher energy bills from Wednesday as Britain braces for freezing temperatures and snow warnings for the new year period.

The average energy bill for households across England, Scotland and Wales will rise by 1.2% from New Year’s Day to £1,738 a year for a typical household after the energy regulator raised its cap on gas and electricity charges.

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