Ofgem has officially confirmed that the energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October 2026, increasing costs for millions of households on standard variable tariffs. For a typical household paying by Direct Debit for gas and electricity, the headline annual figure...
Energy debt in Great Britain has reached a record level, with households now owing around £6 billion to energy suppliers. The figure has increased by approximately £500 million over the past year, and industry estimates suggest total household energy debt could...
Author: John – Your Local Energy Watch UK Expert UK households could face another increase in energy costs this autumn, with the latest forecast suggesting the Ofgem energy price cap could rise again from 1 October 2026. With winter approaching, many households are...
Updated: 22 August 2026 Energy bills remain one of the biggest household expenses in the UK, and one question comes up again and again: Am I paying too much for gas and electricity? One of the easiest places to start is by comparing your bill with typical household...
Updated: 21 August 2026 Standing charges have become one of the most frustrating parts of household energy bills. Even if you use very little gas or electricity, you can still pay a daily standing charge simply for being connected to the energy network. That has led...
