General · 27 May 2026

Your energy bill goes up £221 in July

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales will face higher annual energy expenses this summer. Regulator Ofgem confirmed a 13% increase to the price cap, effective from 1 July, due to soaring wholesale costs from the Iran war. This change means gas bills will rise by 24%, with electricity bills seeing a 5% increase.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 May 2026 at 8:35

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