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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today

Household energy bills further pressure as a 4 per cent increase to Ofgem’s price cap takes effect on Thursday, alongside warnings that costs could surge by nearly £300 a week from January.

Given the severity of the forecasts, campaigners have urged the Government to prepare urgent plans to support all households with energy bills this winter.

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