Energy bills forecast to rise again but experts say 'don't wait' to save cash

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1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • aol.co.uk10:21
     Energy bills forecast to rise again but experts say 'don't wait' to save cash

     Energy analysts have warned of another bill rise when the price cap updates again in October - just as temperatures start to drop

2. Wed, 19 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World14:29
     British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter

     Expected quarterly price cap rise of 4% likely to wipe out benefits of Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills Household energy bills across Great Britain are expected to climb to a three-year high this winter as the impact of the Middle East war wipes out Andy Burnham’s tax cut on electricity bills. The government’s cap on energy prices is on track to rise by 4% from this October to the equivalent of £1,729 a year through the last three months of 2026, which could hit struggling households...

3. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • chroniclelive.co.uk08:38
     Five-minute check can slash energy bills ahead of October price cap hike

     Bills are set to rocket to a three-year high

     3 reprints

     • getsurrey.co.uk24 Aug, 08:38their copy
     • coventrytelegraph.net24 Aug, 08:38their copy
     • walesonline.co.uk24 Aug, 08:38their copy
4. Tue, 25 August 2026

   1 report
   • dissexpress.co.uk13:39first to report
     Households brace for winter energy squeeze as Ofgem to reveal October price cap

     Analysts are expecting household bills to increase after the Middle East conflict affected wholesale prices.

5. Wed, 26 August 2026

   7 reports
   • The Guardian World06:04
     Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October

     Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support Nils Pratley: Labour’s energy bills crisis is getting worse. Political honesty is essential Business live – latest updates Millions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years this winter after months of soaring market prices caused the government’s price cap to rise for a second time in three months. Gas and electricity prices will rise by 4% from October...

   • dissexpress.co.uk07:28
     Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says

     Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.

   • bigissue.com12:01
     Energy bills to rise to highest level in three years from October

     Energy bills regulator Ofgem announced a 4% rise to its energy price cap which will see a £60 increase for the typical household from October

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:28
     UK households face highest energy bills in 3 years as price cap rises 4%

     Energy regulator says increase reflects higher wholesale gas prices due to ongoing Middle East conflict, with volatile global gas markets driving price changes

   • oilprice.com13:30
     UK Energy Bills to Hit Three-Year High as Gas Prices Surge

     UK household energy costs are set to rise again in October as higher wholesale gas prices push Ofgem’s typical annual price-cap figure to £1,723.

   • express.co.uk17:24
     Pensioners face 'dire' winter as energy bills to hit three-year high

     The energy price cap will rise by 4% from October and a further 9% hike is predicted for January

   • The Guardian World21:42edited after publishing
     No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise

     previouslyNo more energy bills support likely before price cap rise, say UK government sources

     Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October Households are unlikely to receive further energy bills support before the October price cap, though more targeted measures could be looked at if there is a further shock in January, government sources said. Gas and electricity prices will rise by 4% from October under the new cap . The government has already removed VAT from domestic electricity bills to save average households £45...

6. Sat, 29 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World06:00
     Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal

     Moving tariffs will cushion the blow from the October price cap rise and the increase widely predicted for January With higher energy bills looming and warnings of worse to come in the new year, many households could save up to £173 a year by switching to a fixed deal. Millions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years after it was announced that the government’s price cap will rise again in October. This will be the second increase in three months....

7. Tue, 1 September 2026

   1 report
   • Al Jazeera English08:14
     Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

     A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.

8. Wed, 2 September 2026

   1 report
   • dailyrecord.co.uk07:03
     Martin Lewis urges households to take action now before energy bills rise

     The consumer champion said people on standard tariffs could avoid the upcoming price hike by switching to a cheaper fixed deal.

9. Fri, 4 September 2026

   2 reports
   • irishnews.com10:00
     Firmus confirm new price hike for 136,000 gas customers as wholesale energy costs continue to rise amid Middle East crisis

     Natural gas prices reach four year high as home heating oil prices continue to rise

   • mirror.co.uk12:40
     Martin Lewis tells Octopus E.ON OVO EDF customers 'do this today’

     On his BBC Podcast the money expert explained why they need to take action - with one caveat

10. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • shannonside.ie07:02
      Customers advised to shop around energy suppliers

      People are being advised to shop around following the latest price hike announcement from an energy supplier.

11. Wed, 9 September 2026

    1 report
    • irishexaminer.com14:00
      Bord Gáis Energy to raise electricity and gas prices by up to 10.6% from October

      The increases will add an estimated €317 to the average household’s annual electricity and gas bills from October 9

12. Fri, 11 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World05:00
      Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

      National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills Consumers will pay higher energy bills unless the UK government speeds up work on a vast programme of upgrades to the electricity grid to enable the switch to renewables, the public spending watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said that without faster action the extra costs associated with...

    • express.co.uk13:36
      Energy bills 'could fall by £250' as 123 firms call for 'hidden taxes' to be cut

      Anything that cuts the sting would do nicely

    • somersetlive.co.uk16:30
      Energy update as homes could end up with £104 added to bills

      People across Britain will not welcome the prospect of paying more on energy bills

13. Wed, 16 September 2026

    1 report
    • walesonline.co.uk07:00
      Simple window and door trick using common tool could save you lots on fuel bills

      Which? has shared a simple window adjustment trick to help draught-proof your home and reduce your energy bills this winter amid yet another price cap increase

14. Sat, 19 September 2026

    1 report
    • plymouthherald.co.uk06:13
      New calls for emergency help as bills forecast to rise again

      The average household energy bill could rise by 26% to £2,165 when the next Ofgem price cap comes into force

15. Thu, 24 September 2026

    1 report
    • plymouthherald.co.uk10:33
      UK households urged to take photo at home by October 1

      Energy bills are rising from October 1 as Ofgem's price cap increases from £1,663 to £1,723

16. Fri, 25 September 2026

    1 report
    • El País (Spain)03:15
      La tarifa regulada del gas subirá más del 50% en octubre si el Gobierno no interviene

      El Ejecutivo guarda silencio sobre la posibilidad de frenar un incremento de la TUR, que afecta a tres millones de usuarios, a la que aplicó un tope entre 2021 y 2023

17. Sun, 27 September 2026

    1 report
    • aol.co.uk14:45
      Households urged to stock up on essential heating item before October

      Falling temperatures can increase demand on heating supplies.

18. Mon, 28 September 2026

    1 report
    • oilprice.com12:30
      UK Grid Operator Warns of Tight Power Margins

      The UK grid operator flagged a 1.4 GW margin shortfall for Monday evening and asked generators to boost supply until wind output picks up overnight.

19. Wed, 30 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times02:17
      Energy prices to hit record highs with end of government subsidy next month

      Utility companies announced that standard household rates for October usage will rise by between ¥835 and ¥1,578 from the previous month.

    • The Guardian World06:17
      Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January

      Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023 Household energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to soar by £276 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war continues through the coldest months of winter. The government’s cap on energy prices is poised to jump by 16% to the equivalent of £1,999 for the average annual dual-fuel bill in a further blow to struggling households,...

    • dailypost.co.uk15:17
      'Check today' alert as households warned of energy 'double blow'

      The energy price cap increases by around 3.6% on Thursday, october 1 which will take the typical annual household bill to £1,723

20. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
    • getsurrey.co.uk09:56
      Boiler method 'single biggest way to cut energy bill' with no cost

      The price cap has risen today and is expected to increase further in January

    • express.co.uk11:00
      New energy price cap starts today - 10 best fixed deals to cut costs

      Millions of households will see their bills rise from today

21. Wed, 7 October 2026

    2 reports
    • somersetlive.co.uk05:14
      BBC alert over gadget claiming to cut monthly energy bills by £130

      A BBC Morning Live expert, Louise Minchin, has issued a fresh warning over some plug-in energy-saving devices

    • theconversation.com20:15
      Energy price cap: the cost of your coffee could be about to go up

      Some businesses will be hit harder than others.

22. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • liverpoolecho.co.uk06:41edited after publishing
      Martin Lewis 49-day energy rule warning for Octopus E.ON and OVO

      previouslyMartin Lewis 49-day energy rule warning for Octopus, E.ON and OVO

      Energy bills are predicted to surge by 25% in January according to Bloomberg Economics, as Martin Lewis explains the 49-day energy switching rule

23. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories02:00
      UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027

      UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 BBC See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

24. Wed, 14 October 2026

    2 reports
    • mirror.co.uk07:07
      Light up homes with ‘less than 1p-a-day’ Lidl gadget

      The device which costs just £6.99 can turn out automatically at night

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)17:00
      Milijuni ljudi iz europske zemlje neće uključivati grijanje: Strahuje se od drastičnog poskupljenja

      Gornja granica cijena energije koju određuje regulator Ofgem povećana je od 1. listopada za četiri posto, a prognoze upućuju na mogućnost da računi kućanstava od siječnja porastu za gotovo 300 funti

25. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • channel4.com18:51
      Why ‘oil shocks’ will hit bank accounts across the UK

      In our latest episode of the breakdown, we examine oil prices, and the chain reaction being caused by conflict thousands of miles away.

26. Sun, 18 October 2026

    2 reports
    • birminghammail.co.uk19:46
      British Gas 11am to 4pm update for customers using electricity

      A PeakSave tariff helps you save money by using electricity when it's cheaper and greener, the energy firm says.

    • The Guardian World23:01
      Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals

      Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group finds British steelmakers have been pushed further behind European rivals on electricity costs after the US-Israeli war on Iran caused a surge in global gas prices. The premium paid by the British industry over its French counterpart has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour (MWh), its highest level in three years, according to analysis by the lobby group UK Steel. Continue reading...

27. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • aol.co.uk12:02
      What do YOU want to be included in the Budget? From energy bills to fuel duty - take our poll

      What help do you most want to see announced in the Budget to give your family more money in their pockets?

28. Wed, 21 October 2026

    3 reports
    • irishnews.com09:23
      Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland? How much you could save by switching today

      We analyse 32 domestic electricity tariffs available to households and rank the cheapest to most expensive.

    • independent.co.uk10:42
      Millions of UK households are in energy debt. Here are three things you can do now

      Around 3.4 million households – nearly one in eight – are in debt to their supplier, owing an estimated £750 million, or an average of £220 each

    • mirror.co.uk12:06
      Andy Burnham suggests £108-a-year standing charges on gas bills could be removed

      During Prime Minister's Questions, Andy Burnham vowed to do more to bring down bills amid the continuing impact of the war in Iran and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine

29. Fri, 23 October 2026

    1 report
    • el-balad.com12:34
      National Gas says Great Britain Gas Import Reliance In Winter stays manageable

      National Gas says Great Britain gas import reliance in winter remains manageable as supply looks sufficient, even with higher peak power demand.

30. Sun, 25 October 2026

    1 report
    • aol.co.uk12:38
      UK households urged to keep curtains open in October

      It comes as many Brits will be starting to crank up the thermostat in response to autumnal weather conditions setting in.

31. Tue, 27 October 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World11:59
      ‘No one saves the planet if it hits their pocket’: UK heat pump installers fear planned subsidy cuts

      Boiler upgrade scheme, which provides grants of up to £9,000 for sustainable alternatives, expected to be slashed in budget When Bill Tuck first started installing air source heat pumps six years ago, other heating engineers were skeptical about whether the green technology would take off. “Now, the conversation is completely different,” he said. “I’m getting approached by them saying: ‘Mrs Jones, my customer for 15 years, she’s enquiring about a heat pump. What can you tell me?’ The whole...

    • liverpoolecho.co.uk13:21
      Back billing: when energy firms may not charge you for bills over 12 months

      A barrister has explained Ofgem's back billing rules and when you can challenge an energy company over charges for energy used more than 12 months ago - but only if certain conditions are met

32. Wed, 28 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics07:07
      UK Offers Energy Bill Relief While Cutting Green Spending

      The UK proposed a package of measures to cushion households from another sharp rise in energy bills, while cutting £1 billion ($1.3 billion) from programs aimed at making homes cleaner and cheaper to heat.

    • The Guardian World07:32
      John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes

      On budget day chancellor says he will ask Ofgem to remove ‘unfair and outdated’ fixed daily fee in 2027 or soon after Business live – latest updates What to expect from the budget: who wins, who pays? John Healey is abolishing standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes in a move he says will save two-thirds of households an average of £45 a year. Before his first budget statement in the Commons later on Wednesday, the chancellor said he would ask Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain,...

    • aol.co.uk12:47
      Gas standing charge removal welcomed amid warnings a tough winter remains ahead

      Removing standing charges from gas bills has been welcomed as a “broadly progressive” move but is unlikely to ease high costs this winter, experts have warned. Cornwall Insight, which provides widely respected energy price forecasts, warned the savings would be “small” in relation to recent bill rises, but said it could also give the transition to heat pumps a boost. Dr Craig Lowrey, principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, said: “Scrapping the gas standing charge from as early as 2027 is a...

33. Thu, 29 October 2026

    1 report
    • somersetlive.co.uk10:32
      Details of new scheme to write off energy bill debt of UK homes

      Ofgem and the UK Government have announced the plans

34. Wed, 4 November 2026

    1 report
    • mirror.co.uk11:29
      Martin Lewis issues '£108' energy bill charge warning for 2027

      Mr Lewis is already predicting a major jump in the January energy price cap

35. Thu, 5 November 2026

    1 report
    • ABC (Spain)05:49
      Cómo pagar un 57,5% menos de luz: solicita esta ayuda antes de fin de año

      Llegar a fin de mes con el recibo de la electricidad se ha convertido en una auténtica 'misión imposible' para miles de hogares. Tras los últimos cambios fiscales en las facturas, el Gobierno mantiene activo un paquete de medidas urgentes para rebajar drásticamente el coste energético en el mercado regulado, entre las que se encuentra una ayuda expresamente diseñada para aliviar el bolsillo de las familias. Para acceder a este beneficio antes de que venza el plazo, los consumidores deben...

36. Fri, 6 November 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World06:00
      Minister tells energy suppliers to do more to help households tackle unpaid bills this winter

      Bosses from Great Britain’s biggest energy companies called to meeting as part of government’s debt relief plan An energy minister has told the bosses of Great Britain’s biggest energy suppliers to do more to help households get on top of their unpaid energy bills this winter, before the government spends almost £2.5bn to help write off the country’s record high debts. Energy bosses were summoned to a roundtable meeting on Thursday to discuss the government’s plan to pay down the energy debts...

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      • aol.co.uk6 Nov, 16:00their copy
    • fox6now.com13:06
      We Energies rate hike approved by Wisconsin regulators

      We Energies customers will see their bills increase after the Public Service Commission approved a rate increase on Thursday.