Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
Energy news
Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
Latest energy news
Warm Home Discount October 2026: £150 rebate vs switching under the £1,723 cap
Warm Home Discount October 2026: £150 electricity rebate vs switching under Ofgem’s £1,723 cap. Eligibility, timing and MoneySuperMarket compares.
Energy standing charge October 2026: Ofgem rates vs your dual-fuel bill
Ofgem Oct–Dec 2026 standing charges: 54.83p/day electricity and 29.68p/day gas versus the £1,723 typical dual-fuel bill. Compare via MoneySuperMarket.
Energy exit fees October 2026: when switching still pays
Energy exit fees October 2026 — how to weigh early termination charges against Ofgem’s £1,723 SVT sketch and live fixed quotes. Updated 26 Sep 2026.
When to switch energy October 2026: Ofgem £1,723 timeline via MSM
When to switch energy October 2026 — Ofgem £1,723 SVT sketch, fix-vs-wait timeline, MoneySuperMarket Compare only. Updated 28 September 2026.
Cheapest fixed energy deals October 2026: beat Ofgem £1,723 via MSM
Cheapest fixed energy deals October 2026 — Ofgem £1,723 SVT sketch, MoneySuperMarket Compare, no invented supplier £ figures.
Electricity VAT cut October 2026: 0% rate, £1,723 cap, winter forecast
As of 23 September 2026, Great Britain domestic electricity is scheduled for a temporary Updated September 2026. Compare live UK deals before you buy.
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.