MILLIONS of households will see their energy bills rise by hundreds of pounds this winter. Energy experts at Cornwall Insight have predicted that the energy price cap is set to rise from £1,971 to £3,582 on October 1. But energy prices could hit £5,000 a year for some households in April, now that Ofgem intends to update the energy price cap every three months . The energy price cap is currently £1,971 a year but according to predictions from Cornwall Insights, it will rise in October, January and April: October 2022: £3,582 January 2023: £4,266 April 2023: £4,426 The energy price cap works by setting a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. It's not a cap on how much you can be charged for the energy that you use - so if you use more expect to pay more. READ MORE IN MONEY Bill BLOW Energy bills could hit £5,000 next year, experts warn HELPING HAND … [Read more...] about Exact amount your energy direct debit will rise by this winter explained – and how to challenge it
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Households eligible for £1,500 in energy debt support from British Gas – how to claim
Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Last month, the energy supplier reopened applications for the British Gas Energy Trust which offers families grants. Households can claim up to £1,500 in grant money from British Gas to help in paying off debts owed to providers which can assist in paying for energy bills . Notably, this debt support is available to everyone who is in need of it, not just customers of the energy supplier. Related articles Gran loses £53K after state pension age raised 'without proper notice' Anger as over 60s in Scotland eligible for free bus pass but England However, it should be noted that funds for the grant scheme are limited … [Read more...] about Households eligible for £1,500 in energy debt support from British Gas – how to claim
POLL: Should the energy price cap rise be scrapped?
UK 'could follow Berlin' to save energy prices says Buckley SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Energy bills are predicted to top £5,000-a-year next year according to the most pessimistic forecast. Experts from Auxilione, an energy consultancy, warned that regulator Ofgem could set the cap at £5,038 per year from April 2023. They also predict that the cap could reach around £4,400 by January. Meanwhile, energy regulator Ofgem has said: “The wholesale market continues to move extremely quickly so no forecast for next year is at all robust at this stage and will therefore have very limited value, especially for consumers who must always be the main priority. Related articles Andrew Neil gives damning verdict on … [Read more...] about POLL: Should the energy price cap rise be scrapped?
When will energy bills next increase? Why people may have to pay more BEFORE October
Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info UK energy regulator Ofgem last boosted the price cap, which controls how much suppliers can charge customers for energy use, in April. Officials increased it by 54 percent - £693 - bringing it to £1,971, and they anticipate having to take further action in October. Britons may have to pay upwards of £3,000 a year by then, but some may face additional charges earlier than others. Related articles British energy bills forecast to soar above £5,000 by 2023 Cost of living crisis: Brits warned about nasty energy bill scams Will energy bills go up before October? In August, analysts at Cornwall Insight predicted … [Read more...] about When will energy bills next increase? Why people may have to pay more BEFORE October
Simple checks that could get you cash back worth THOUSANDS – and it could help cover rising energy bills
A NUMBER of simple checks on your taxes could get you THOUSANDS of pounds back - and it could help pay for spiralling energy bills. Households have been warned of a miserable winter ahead as energy bills are expected to rocket to £3,358 in October. That's when the price cap - which limits how much suppliers can charge customers for their energy - comes into force. Bills are expected to rise even MORE frequently after Ofgem recently announced a massive s hake-up to the price cap review. It will be reviewed FOUR times a year instead of two - and as wholesale energy prices keep rising, it's expected these costs will be passed on more quickly to customers. That means the next price cap review will be in January - and it is expected to soar to an eye-watering £4,200 , according to analysts from Cornwall Insight. Read more in Money TAXING TIMES I lost HUNDREDS from tax refund due to sneaky small print - how to avoid it … [Read more...] about Simple checks that could get you cash back worth THOUSANDS – and it could help cover rising energy bills
Norway threatens to ration electricity in fresh blow for UK and European energy supplies
N orway has drawn up plans to ration electricity exports in a move that has heightened fears of energy shortages in the UK and Europe this winter. The government in Oslo on Monday announced new rules limiting the sale of power to foreign countries as heatwaves threaten Norway’s hydroelectric power generation. Experts said the restrictions threatened the UK’s plan to draw power from Norway this winter via the North Sea Link - leaving electricity supplies more stretched and risking even higher bills for consumers. The National Grid has already revealed that the UK is set to be more dependent than ever on the Continent for power, with interconnectors expected to provide up to 5.7 gigawatts of electricity at peak times. About one quarter of that total – or 1.4 gigawatts – is set to come from Norway. Kathryn Porter, an energy consultant at Watt-Logic, said the proposed restrictions “put at risk the ability of Britain to import from Norway this winter”. “National Grid ESO needs to … [Read more...] about Norway threatens to ration electricity in fresh blow for UK and European energy supplies
Energy bill shock: Brits pay TWICE more than French..as UK sends RECORD supplies to France
Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EDF customers in the UK are paying nearly two-and-a-half times as much as for their energy bills a s their counterparts in France. This came after French President Emmanual Macron imposed strict caps on price rises, forcing the state-owned energy company to sell its power at prices below the market rates. Related articles Russian oil starts flowing through Ukraine as Putin rocked by strike Brexit Britain set for huge win as 17 new factories Since April this year, energy regulator Ofgem has set the household price cap at £1,971, while French families on regulated tariffs now face bills of around €950 (£803). … [Read more...] about Energy bill shock: Brits pay TWICE more than French..as UK sends RECORD supplies to France
Savvy trick to reduce your energy bill today: Change two settings on your boiler to save
Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In shocking news, energy bills have been predicted to hit £4,000 a year for the average UK household . Energy consultancy Auxilione made the warning which - if materialised - could see some British families bankrupt. Related articles Press a button on your boiler to instantly save on energy bills Lighting hack will reduce the average home's bill by £268 a year As more Britons take measures to save money on their energy bills, an expert has suggested two tricks. Josh runs the platform Money Confident UK, where he shares tips on saving, mortgages, investing, and credit scores. He has amassed 42.7l followers … [Read more...] about Savvy trick to reduce your energy bill today: Change two settings on your boiler to save
Downing Street’s energy crisis summit offered cash-strapped Brits no answer
A DOWNING Street summit with energy bosses yesterday offered little hope for hard-up Brits. Lame duck PM Boris Johnson even said he would spare the firms further taxes if it were up to him. With bills now predicted to hit £5,000 next year, fat cats from companies like EDF, E.ON and British Gas owners Centrica met Mr Johnson, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng . Ministers are looking at ways to knock another £500 off bills as well as force energy producers to up production. Boris told the meeting that hitting profits with a new windfall tax would be up to the next Chancellor — but added: “If it was up to me I wouldn’t go down that route”. However bosses were warned that massive bills would ultimately ruin the industry if ordinary people cannot pay up. Read more on bills 'IT'S OBSCENE' My bills will hit £5,000 - I've told the kids there's no Christmas this year Bill help Five ways … [Read more...] about Downing Street’s energy crisis summit offered cash-strapped Brits no answer
Energy bills to hit £5,300 as price cap forecast rockets AGAIN
HOUSEHOLDS have been warned energy bills could top £5,000 next year, according to experts. The cost of an average family’s annual energy bill could reach nearly £5,300 from April if wholesale prices for gas and electricity do not fall soon. Experts at the energy consultancy firm Auxilione predicted that the price cap on energy bills could reach £3,628 in October, from £1,971 today. It could then rise again to £4,538 in January and peak at £5,277 in April. This is the worst forecast yet for the millions of households set to face crippling bills this winter. As it stands, the nightmare scenario would mean that an average household will spend £442 on energy in the month of April alone. READ MORE IN MONEY GOING UP Exact amount your energy direct debit will rise by this winter explained HELPING HAND Full list of energy suppliers handing out up to £1,500 bill help The energy price cap works by setting a … [Read more...] about Energy bills to hit £5,300 as price cap forecast rockets AGAIN