Updated August 2026 If you’ve opened your latest gas or electricity bill and wondered why you’re paying more, you’re not alone. Energy costs increased for millions of households from 1 July 2026, when the Ofgem energy price cap rose by around 13%....
Updated August 2026 Households living near certain new electricity infrastructure could receive £250 a year off their electricity bills under the government’s Bill Discount Scheme. For qualifying households, the support could continue for up to 10 years,...
Should you stay on the Energy Price Cap or switch to a fixed energy tariff? It is one of the most important questions for homeowners approaching autumn 2026. Millions of households are currently protected by the Ofgem Energy Price Cap on standard variable tariffs,...
Quick answer You may have seen forecasts suggesting the next Energy Price Cap could be around £1,700 a year for a typical household. But this does not mean your energy bill will automatically be £1,700. Your actual gas and electricity costs depend on how much energy...
Author: John — your local Energy Watch UK expert Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common across the UK, and more homeowners are asking whether switching to a specialist EV energy tariff could reduce the cost of charging their car at home. EV tariffs can...
