LONDON: Energy regulator Ofgem has today [Friday 21 November] announced a 0.2% rise of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2026.
This change amounts to a small increase of around 28 pence a month for the average dual fuel household. Year on year when adjusted for inflation the new cap is 2% or £37 lower than the same period in 2025.
For an average household paying by Direct Debit for gas and electricity, the overall bill will be £1,758 per year.