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UK energy price cap jumps 13%, bills near £1,900

5/25/2026

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  • The UK energy price cap will rise by nearly 13%, lifting the dual-fuel bill by £209 to almost £1,900 this summer.
  • Simon Francis of the Fuel Poverty Action Campaign warned that delayed relief could force households to pay more now.
  • Treasury says it is too early to act due to uncertain winter impacts.
  • Ofgem is reviewing usage assumptions that could offset the higher electricity and gas rates.