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Xander Elliards

Ofgem to be sued over 'failures' with energy price cap to spike by 80 per cent

The price cap on energy bills will rise by 80 per cent, Ofgem has announced. Photo: PA

A COALITION of campaign groups, including one focused on the Scottish Highlands and Islands, has announced plans to sue Ofgem over the energy price cap rise.

On Friday, the UK energy regulator said that the energy price cap would go up by 80% from £1971 to £3549 from October 1. For people on prepayment meters – who tend to be some of the most vulnerable in society – the average spend will go up from £2017 to £3608.

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