The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Ofgem may be busy, but it must address Martin Lewis’s points

If the consumer champion is right, it seems many of the energy companies are trying it on

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Ofgem plans for Gazprom Energy takeover after customer exodus

Russian gas supplier losing contracts over Ukraine invasion would get UK government lifeline if it collapses

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Customers of collapsed energy firm wrongly charged £40 exit fee - check your bill now

Together Energy collapsed in January, leaving 176,000 homes without a supplier. British Gas, which was later appointed by Ofgem to take on its customers, has confirmed some people have been wrongly charged

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

Energy watchdog hired firm to advise on price cap hike – despite its work for Big Six suppliers

Exclusive: Ofgem awarded £420,000 contract to Baringa Partners, which described energy suppliers as ‘key clients’

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Shell announce record profits but my energy bill is more than doubling

When my existing energy supplier went bust Ofgem moved me over to Shell Energy, and now they've already asked to more than double my direct debit before the energy price cap rise

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2022

What is the energy price cap and what does it mean for you?

Rising global gas prices causing dramatic increase to household bills in 2022

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Who is eligible for help with energy bills and council tax?

Electricity and gas costs to soar by almost £700 a year from April, says Ofgem

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Ofgem boss: green energy investment will protect customers from higher bills

Writing for Chroniclelive, Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley acknowledges that many people will be worried by rising energy bills

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2022

How does the energy rebate 'loan' work - when will homes get the £200 payment

Households have been warned the average energy bill will reach £1,971 per year after Ofgem confirmed the price cap will rise 54 per cent - as a result the UK Government are issuing an energy 'loan' in October

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2022

Octopus Energy becomes first supplier to offer customers tariff under price cap

New and existing customers can save around £50 a year when the new Ofgem limit starts on April 1.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022