Energy Bills
Energy bills news for UK households: Ofgem price cap announcements, standing charges, unit rates, supplier changes, prepayment meters, and government and supplier support schemes. Desk editor: Alexander Ingram (AiMoney).
49-day rule: how to switch energy supplier without exit fees
Martin Lewis energy advice on the 49-day rule: what it means when changing energy suppliers, and why a forecast January price cap rise is not the same as a rise in fixed deals.
Ofgem consults on Universal Service Obligation exemption
Ofgem wants smaller electricity suppliers with fewer than 50,000 domestic customers exempted from the Universal Service Obligation. The consultation on the licence wording closes on 5 November 2026.
E.ON completes Ovo takeover after CMA clearance
E.ON Next completed its takeover of Ovo Energy on 8 October 2026 after CMA clearance, leaving three suppliers with almost three-quarters of homes, the Guardian reported.
Energy price cap January 2027 fixed deals: £1bn help reported
The Guardian reports the chancellor is planning £1bn-plus bill help in October's budget, as forecasts of a January cap rise reach £442. Fixed deals still beat the cap.
Bank of England inflation: what embedded price rises mean in 2026
Persistent price rises make it harder to bring inflation down. This explainer looks at embedded inflation in the UK economy, the latest 2026 figures and the next ONS release on 20 January 2027.
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis appointed permanently
Tim Jarvis has been confirmed as Ofgem's permanent chief executive after seven months as interim leader, as the price cap rises 4% to £1,723 for the average household this winter.
About our Energy Bills coverage
We report each price cap change from Ofgem's own announcement and explain what it means for a typical bill, including when it takes effect and who it applies to.