Britons to face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Summary
Energy prices in Great Britain will increase by 4% in October, marking the highest cost cap in three years due to global market pressures linked to the war on Iran. This rise continues after a 13% increase in July, leading to typical household energy bills reaching £1,723 per year, up from £1,663 previously.Key Facts
- The energy price cap in Great Britain will rise by 4% starting in October.
- Before this increase, prices had already risen 13% in July.
- The current price cap means the average household will pay about £1,723 annually for gas and electricity.
- This increase comes after the Labour government promised to reduce bills by £300 per year by the end of the decade.
- The government has removed VAT from electricity bills and lowered bills by £150 earlier this year to help households.
- Many households are reducing energy use by lowering heating or washing less due to higher costs.
- Some groups are calling for higher taxes on energy company profits and banks to fund more support for vulnerable people.
- The rising energy costs have reignited concerns about fuel poverty and the cost of living for many families.
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