Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
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Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
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Cosy Octopus heat pump tariff UK: Cosy Hours, peak band, how it compares
Cosy Octopus heat pump tariff explained 17 Sep 2026: Cosy Hours 04:00–07:00, 13:00–16:00, 22:00–00:00; peak 16:00–19:00. Regional rates only — no invented p/kWh. vs Go/Agile.
Cheapest gas only deals UK: Ofgem 7.97p + £865 typical maths
Cheapest gas only deals UK explained with Ofgem Oct–Dec 2026 gas rates (7.97p/kWh, 29.68p/day). Dual-fuel £1,723 is not gas-only. Compare via MSM Awin 911601.
Octopus Go EV tariff UK: 00:30–05:30 rates vs Ofgem (September 2026)
Octopus Go on 15 Sep 2026: London API ~9.50p off-peak / 33.37p peak, 44.12p/day standing. Window 00:30–05:30. Vs Ofgem £1,723 / 26.32p context.
Cheapest electricity only deals UK: Ofgem rates vs single-fuel quotes (Sep 2026)
Electricity only UK on 14 Sep 2026: dual-fuel cap £1,723 is not single-fuel. Computed typical ~£858.13 at 2,500 kWh from Ofgem 26.32p + 54.83p/day (Oct–Dec).
Octopus Agile tariff UK 2026: half-hourly power vs the £1,723 October cap
Octopus Agile tariff UK 2026 explained vs Ofgem Oct–Dec £1,723 dual-fuel cap. Half-hourly rates, 100p Price Cap Protect, who it suits — no invented Agile £/year.
Energy news: questions
When is the next price cap announcement?
Ofgem announces the next quarterly cap roughly 6 weeks before it takes effect on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, or 1 October. We publish coverage and a "what it means for your bill" breakdown the same morning the figure drops.