Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January

18/11/2024 10:14 The Guardian

Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall InsightsBusiness live – latest updatesBritons have been warned to expect a “disappointing” rise in energy bills in January, adding pressure to household finances, despite earlier hopes that prices may ease early next year.The price cap for Great Britain is forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for the average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights, a well-respected energy consultancy. This is a rise of 1% from the current price cap, which increased last month to £1,717 a year for a typical consumer. Continue reading...

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