UK energy price cap will rise by 13% from July
Energy regulator Ofgem on Wednesday 27 May announced a 13% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 July to 30 September 2026. The price cap refers to the default tariff applied when a customer has not signed for a fixed-rate tariff. It sets a maximum rate per unit and standing charge that can be billed to customers for their energy use. This increase is…