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...
Updated: 20 August 2026 UK households could face another increase in energy costs this October, with the latest forecasts suggesting the energy price cap could rise by around 4%. The forecast comes at an important time for households. Energy prices have already...
Updated: 19 August 2026 UK inflation has risen again, and higher household energy prices are one of the biggest reasons behind the increase. New figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.9%...
Updated: 18 August 2026 Millions of UK households are waiting to find out what will happen to gas and electricity prices from October 2026. The next Ofgem energy price cap will apply from 1 October to 31 December 2026, with the new rates due to be announced before the...
Updated August 2026 With the next Ofgem energy price cap approaching and household energy costs already higher this summer, many homeowners are asking: Should I switch energy supplier now or wait until October 2026? The short answer is: You don’t need to wait...
