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Uswitch responds to Cornwall Insight’s final prediction for April's energy price cap

Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “After a painful two years of sky-high energy bills, suggestions of a 15% drop in rates could be some light at the end of the tunnel...

Uswitch comments on the latest price cap predictions from Cornwall Insight

Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Suggestions that the price cap could fall significantly in April will bring a glimmer of hope to consumers...

Uswitch comments on plans for one-off £16 household charge to help energy firms recover bad debts

Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “It is always frustrating when consumers face having more costs added to their already high bills...

Uswitch comments on Cornwall Insight's final energy price cap prediction for January 2024

Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “A week ahead of the price cap announcement, this is a firm prediction that energy costs will...

Energy rates to fall in October but questions need to be answered, says Uswitch

Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Falling energy prices are a relief as we enter the colder months, but the drop could be short lived as Ofgem will review the cap again before the depths of winter.

Uswitch comments on final October 1 price cap prediction from Cornwall Insight

Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This final price cap prediction suggests that energy rates could be dropping for a second consecutive quarter, which will be a welcome relief to consumers...

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Price Cap Confusion: Over half of homes don't understand what the price cap is or does

More than half of households (54%) say they aren’t sure what the price cap is or what it does, according to new consumer research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...

Energy profits linked to failing price cap, says Uswitch

Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “When looking at profits in the energy retail market, all roads lead back to the price cap.

Uswitch comments on the Ofgem price cap of £2,074 for July 1

Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The first price cap drop in two years is confirmation that the tide is finally turning for long-suffering energy customers...