UK Energy Bills Hit Three-Year High This Winter
💡 Why it matters
Millions of households will struggle with higher heating costs during the coldest months, intensifying pressure on the government for financial support.
British households face a 4% rise in energy bills from October, pushing the annual price cap to £1,723, the highest in three years. The increase follows months of soaring wholesale market prices and marks the second cap rise in three months.
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The Guardian
Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
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BBC News
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
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