Major change to energy bills next month as 4% rise announced

Need to knowThe 4% rise will come into place on October, 118:00, 05 Sep 2026There will be an annual increase of around £60 for a typical UK household(Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire)What you need to know about the rise in energy bills:Ofgem is increasing its price cap for energy bills ahead of the winter months. A 4% rise will come into place on October 1, causing an annual increase of around £60 for a typical UK household. The 4% rise will be effective for the three-month period to December 31.The energy price cap sets a maximum price suppliers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales for each unit of gas and electricity they use. Ofgem said bills are increasing largely because of higher wholesale gas prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed