Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Energy bills for 15 million households will sky-rocket by at least £139 to a record high due to a rise in wholesale prices, the UK’s energy regulator has announced.
Watchdog Ofgem said on Friday that energy customers on default tariffs paying by direct debit will see the sharpest jump in prices since the cap was introduced, taking average bills to £1,277.
Pre-payment customers will see costs rise by £153, from £1,156 to £,1309. READ MORE: Brits urged to check their fridges for common food items that can kill you The changes are set to come in from October.
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