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Energy Bills Drop £117, But Struggles Persist

2/25/2026

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  • From April, annual energy bills in Great Britain will fall by £117 after a 7% cut in Ofgem's price cap, to £1,641.
  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget adjustments aim to ease household finances.
  • Despite the reduction, energy costs remain significantly higher than pre-Ukraine invasion levels.
  • Clare Moriarty of Citizens Advice warns many low-income households will struggle.
  • Opposition parties propose alternative measures to further reduce expenses.