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Price cap: Why energy bills are going up when wholesale prices are down

Experts say the price cap increase adds to pressure on the Government

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Why are energy bills going up when wholesale prices are down?

Here, the PA news agency looks at why the price cap is rising and what government measures experts think could be on the way.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Martin Lewis warns Ofgem energy price cap rise is higher for these households

Martin Lewis has revealed why the 0.2 per cent energy price cap rise is a "red herring", suggesting that the true figure is actually much higher.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Households in Great Britain face surprise rise in energy bills from January

Energy price cap for average dual fuel bill will increase to £1,758 a year, from £1,755 in the current quarter

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

Households set to learn of slight energy bill drop from January

Experts at Cornwall Insight have said they expect Ofgem’s price cap to drop by 1% because of lower wholesale energy prices.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

UK inflation falls to four-month low after energy price hikes ease

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.6% in October, from 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

Energy bills set to drop from January as UK braces for winter cold front

The £22-a-year saving will bring the average household bill down to £1,733

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Households expected to see energy bills drop by £22 from January

Cornwall Insight has predicted Ofgem’s price cap will dip 1%.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

SSE is a winner in the great grid upgrade. Who is looking out for consumers and small businesses?

Nobody doubts chunky spending is necessary to improve the grid. But how much of that money will be funded through consumer bills?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Regulator Ofgem said customers’ energy supply and funds paid into accounts will be secured under the supplier of last resort safety net.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025