'Extra £111 cost' for UK families in new bill update

Experts warn bills could climb even higher this winterRory Poulter13:27, 28 Jul 2026Households have been warned to make a crucial change now as wholesale gas prices jump 42% and experts fear another painful rise in bills this winter‌Families looking to shield themselves from soaring energy bills have been hit by a fresh blow after the cost of the cheapest fixed tariff rocketed by £111 in just two weeks. New analysis shows the best fixed deal on the market has climbed from £1,424 a year to £1,535 since the middle of July – an increase of almost 8%.‌The rise comes as wholesale UK gas prices have surged 42% over the past month, driven by renewed instability in the Middle East, raising fears that households face another expensive winter. Suppliers are already warning that Ofgem's energy price