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Annual energy bills predicted to fall £129 in July

Annual energy bills predicted to fall £129 in July

Summary

Energy bills in the UK are expected to drop by £129 annually starting in July, according to forecasts. The new energy price cap from Ofgem will lower the average yearly bill for a typical household using gas and electricity to £1,720.

Key Facts

  • Energy bills in the UK are predicted to fall by £129 a year starting in July.
  • The drop will reduce the average annual energy bill for a household to £1,720.
  • Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, sets the price cap every three months.
  • The price cap applies to about 22 million households in England, Wales, and Scotland.
  • It is based on typical household use: 11,500 kWh of gas and 2,700 kWh of electricity.
  • A "kWh" or kilowatt-hour is a measure of energy use.
  • The price cap is based on the unit cost of energy, so total bills depend on how much energy is used.
  • Analysts expect further decreases in the price cap in October.
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