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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 26 August 2026, 00:07 BST Updated 20 minutes ago Energy prices for m…
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Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 26 August 2026, 00:07 BST Updated 20 minutes ago Energy prices for millions of households will rise to the highest level for three years, under regulator Ofgem's price cap. The cap reflects the rise in the wholesale cost of gas, paid by suppliers, but will hit household bills just as the colder weather arrives in October.
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