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UK Energy Bills to Drop £117 with Subsidy Removal

2/18/2026

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  • Household energy costs in Great Britain will fall by £117 annually from April after the removal of green subsidies from domestic bills.
  • Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the change.
  • The energy price cap for typical dual-fuel households is expected to be £1,641, though costs remain about £425 higher than pre-Ukraine invasion levels.
  • A government spokesperson confirmed a commitment to reduce bills by £150 from April.