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Ofgem July Price Cap 2026: Why UK Energy Bills Are Rising
The Ofgem July price cap 2026 will raise typical UK household energy costs from July as higher wholesale gas prices continue to affect Britain’s energy market. Ofgem announced on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that the energy price cap for Great Britain will rise by 13% for the period from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Under the existing typical household usage measure, the annual figure will rise from £1,641 to £1,862.
Ofgem July Price Cap 2026: Why UK Energy Bills Are Rising
The Ofgem July price cap 2026 will raise typical UK household energy costs from July as higher wholesale gas prices continue to affect Britain’s energy market. Ofgem announced on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that the energy price cap for Great Britain will rise by 13% for the period from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Under the existing typical household usage measure, the annual figure will rise from £1,641 to £1,862.









