Gas and electricity news, Apr - Jun 2008

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'Price rises' from npower

30 April 2008

It has been revealed one of the largest suppliers in Britain, npower, is to increase prices by a maximum of 20% for internet customers this year on one product.

Centrica 'may fight British Energy bids'

29 April 2008

A possible bid by RWE or EDF Energy for British Energy could be opposed by Centrica, according to reports.

'Price hikes' in face of pipeline trouble

28 April 2008

Gas prices may be about to rise as a consequence of the energy crisis in Scotland this week, it has been claimed.

'Further energy woes' for NI consumers

25 April 2008

Electricity prices may be set to rise in Northern Ireland this year, following increases in gas charges.

Fuel help announced by Ofgem

24 April 2008

A number of help channels have been offered to those who may need assistance in paying their energy bills.

Meeting looks to help fuel poor

23 April 2008

A meeting is set to take place today looking at how older and poorer people can lose their fuel poverty tag.

Energy debt 'may rise further'

22 April 2008

Many households in the UK are indebted to their gas and electricity firms and this figure could grow in the future, it has been claimed.

Prices 'set for another rise'

21 April 2008

Gas and electricity prices could be set to rise by 25% this year, because of hikes in the wholesale markets, it has been claimed.

Spanish firm 'may go for British Energy'

18 April 2008

Iberdrola, the Spanish energy company, could be weighing up a bid for British Energy, according to reports.

Swedish firm 'in RWE link'

17 April 2008

RWE and the Swedish firm Vattenfall are set to link up and make a bid for British Energy, it has been reported.

Inflation 'over the headline rate'

16 April 2008

Older people have seen the hardest impact of high inflation in terms of energy and food prices, it has been suggested this week.

Gas prices 'often changing'

15 April 2008

The British gas market is fairly "volatile" and it is difficult for firms to compete and offer low prices, it has been claimed.

New fuel agreement launched

14 April 2008

It is hoped that a fresh agreement between the government and six large energy companies could help to lower fuel prices for many people.

Charities 'take fire at government over energy'

11 April 2008

Action is to be taken by charities who think that the government has not done enough in the bid to stamp out the number of people who struggle to pay for fuel.

Energy prices 'more expensive in Wales'

10 April 2008

Welsh consumers are paying more for their gas and electricity than those in England, a new report has found.

Firms 'may be hit by Ofgem'

09 April 2008

Energy companies could be hit with fines from the regulator Ofgem if it is found that they have not been competitive.

'Smaller bid' on the way from Centrica

08 April 2008

Centrica has stated that it will look to make a minority bid into British Energy, according to reports.

Energy firm 'is tricking consumers'

07 April 2008

An energy firm in the UK has apparently been using underhand tactics in the bid to get new customers on board, a new investigation has found.

Firms 'pushing up gas prices'

04 April 2008

Gas prices in the UK are being hiked as firms in Europe are buying energy in the summer and then keeping hold of this supply during the winter months, it has been claimed.

Figures not 'proof' everyone is benefiting

03 April 2008

In response to the Ofgem energy switching figures released this week, uSwitch.com has said that this is not "proof" the market is in good shape.



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