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Latest energy news: price rises and cost saving updates
Find all the latest energy news affecting UK customers here. Stay on top of price rises, potential savings and more with our collection of gas and electricity-focused articles.
Octopus Energy agrees deal to buy Shell Energy
Octopus has resolved the long-mooted exit of Shell Energy from the UK by striking a deal to acquire its energy and broadband customers.
Energy price cap level lowered for third consecutive time to £1,923
With the price cap level being lowered yet again by Ofgem, what does this mean for customers and the likelihood of being able to switch to affordable energy deals?
Uswitch 2023 Energy Awards winners announced
Uswitch has announced the winners of its annual Energy Awards, which have been slimmed down this year to reflect the ongoing challenges of the energy market.
Nearly six million households are stuck with a supplier they didn't choose
Uswitch research has found that nearly six million households are stuck with an energy supplier they didn't choose after their previous energy supplier went out of business.
Uswitch and So Energy launch exclusive fixed deal cheaper than the price cap
Uswitch and So Energy have launched an exclusive fixed deal cheaper than the price cap to both new and existing customers.
Energy price cap to be lowered to £2,074 from July 2023
Ofgem announces a reduction in the level of the energy price cap, from £3,280 to £2,074.
Energy suppliers are sitting on almost £7 billion of households' money
Uswitch research has found that, after an unusual winter, households are entering the spring and summer with credit in their accounts when they would usually be slightly in debit.
UK salons struggle as energy bills top 40% of business costs
Uswitch research shows that hair salons and beauty parlours in particular are struggling with the significant costs of the energy crisis.
Handley Park in Sixpenny Handley is the hardest street to heat in England and Wales
Uswitch's annual survey of England and Wales's energy performance certificates has revealed the hardest and easiest streets to heat.
Energy Price Guarantee level to remain at £2,500 for a further three months
The government has announced that the Energy Price Guarantee, through which it keeps customers' energy bills at a lower level than they otherwise would have been, will be maintained at its current level until the end of June 2023.
Energy suppliers could soon offer fixed deals between £2,200 and £2,500 according Uswitch analysis
With wholesale energy prices dropping and the Energy Price Guarantee due to stay at £2,500, suppliers could imminently be in a position to offer customers fixed deals.
Ofgem cuts energy price cap level to £3,280
Ofgem has cut the level of the energy price cap from April, though it will remain higher than the government's Energy Price Guarantee.
Uswitch launches Utrack Money Back demand flexibility scheme
Uswitch has announced the launch of its demand flexibility scheme, Utrack Money Back.
Arguments over energy usage on the rise in UK households
Uswitch research has shown that in the wake of high energy bills, more people are now arguing about energy use than they previously were.
Non-direct debit customers see energy bills rise in January
Although the Energy Price Guarantee is protecting customers from big price rises, some have seen a small increase since the beginning of 2023.