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Williams, H. (2026, September 30). Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/energy-bills-experts-iran-cornwall-middle-east-b1298944.html
Williams, Holly. “Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn.” Evening Standard, 30 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/energy-bills-experts-iran-cornwall-middle-east-b1298944.html.
Williams, Holly. “Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn.” Evening Standard, September 30, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/energy-bills-experts-iran-cornwall-middle-east-b1298944.html.
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Household energy bills in England, Scotland, and Wales are forecast to rise significantly starting January 2024, with the average annual dual-fuel bill expected to increase by £1,999, a 16% jump from October to December levels. This would mark the biggest price surge since January 2023, impacting over four million homes on standard energy tariffs. The predicted rise follows an initial 4% increase set for October 1, raising bills by £5 monthly or £60 annually, taking typical annual costs to £1,723. Experts at Cornwall Insight attribute the steep hikes largely to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly disruptions due to the Iran war impacting crucial shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz, and resultant low EU gas storage levels. This development adds pressure on the government to provide further support for households struggling with soaring energy costs during winter months.
