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Which? issues 'don’t assume' warning to anyone with high energy bills
It comes after the price cap change on July 114:57, 05 Jul 2026People have been warned to "never assume" if they are struggling with bills.According to an expert at consumer champion, Which?, many households may feel the impact, with the price cap having increased on July 1, 2026. The BBC reports: "Regulator Ofgem says the war means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £221 more a year, with an annual bill of £1,862."Which? also says similar, noting that much of the rise is driven by conflict in the Middle East. This has pushed up global oil and gas prices, and by the government shifting some environmental policy costs from electricity bills to gas bills.Don't assumeHowever, in key advice, Sarah Ingrams is urging people not to assume "a big energy provider gi
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