How will the energy cost cap change in 2024?

At the start of 2024, energy bills went up by 5% compared to the previous Ofgem energy price cap. It meant the average household's annual energy bill would come in at £1,928 a year - £94 more than it would have under the October to December cap. But on 23 February, the energy regulator announced its energy cost cap would tumble 12% from April.

Should you fix energy prices in 2024?

We don’t know exactly how prices will change over the course of 2024, so fixing now is a gamble. It could leave you paying more if the price cap falls significantly. Equally, if energy prices soar again, you could end up making a significant saving.

How much will the energy price guarantee cost in 2023?

The Energy Price Guarantee finished in June 2023, and the Ofgem cap once again became responsible for deciding how much customers can be charged. From January, Ofgem says the typical annual household bill will go up to £1,928 from £1,834, a rise of £94 or 5%.

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