7 articles tagged with Ofgem.
How the Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed each quarter, what's expected to change from October 2026, and how to work out the impact on a typical dual-fuel bill.
Ofgem reviews the energy price cap quarterly. Here's how the process works, what tends to move the cap between April and October, and how to budget ahead of the announcement.
Why your energy direct debit builds a credit balance over summer, when you are entitled to a refund under Ofgem rules, and how to avoid overpaying your supplier interest-free.
How to negotiate an affordable energy debt repayment plan with your supplier in 2026/27, what Ofgem rules require, and how to avoid a prepayment meter being forced on you.
How much it actually costs to cook on gas versus electric (including induction) under the 2026 Ofgem price cap, with worked examples for an oven, hob and kettle.
The Ofgem price cap for Q2 2026 (April–June) is £1,849/year for a typical household on direct debit. Unit rates, what drives changes, and practical ways to cut your bill before Q3 2026.
Ofgem's Q3 2026 price cap is forecast to fall to £1,720–£1,780 per year as wholesale gas prices ease. Here's what the new unit rates mean for your bill, whether to fix now, and grants available.
