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Who benefits from the price cap?
The energy price cap primarily benefits households by limiting how much suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. It protects consumers from excessive costs, especially during times of market volatility like that seen with the Middle East war disrupting supplies. However, it doesn't cap your total bill, only the unit price.
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