One area of Wales will soon have the highest costs of electricity in the UK as prices rise. Data shared by Ofgem, the government's gas and electricity regulator has shown how much prices will vary across the country from October 1 when household bills increase again.
The data provided by Ofgem to North Wales Live shows that households in north Wales and Merseyside will pay the highest rate of electricity per kilowatt-hour at 34.3p respectively. The rate differs hugely across the UK with some areas paying as low as 30.7p in comparison. These figures are based on the average consumer use paid by direct debit on "duel fuel" which is used by the majority of UK households.
From this week, October 1, energy prices are set to rise for millions of households as a new energy price guarantee is introduced. The price guarantee was introduced by the UK Government in an attempt to tackle the cost of living crisis, as a result the typical household's energy bills will be capped at £2,500 a year.
