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Why are my bills going up?

Your energy bills are rising due to surging wholesale gas prices. These increases are linked to global events like the conflict in Iran and ongoing shipping delays, which disrupt supply chains and make gas more expensive to buy for energy companies. These higher costs are then passed on to consumers through the price cap.

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Higher oil prices from the US-Iran war push BP profits to $5.73 billion Average energy bills expected to rise to £1,729 a year in October

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