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March 22, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Energy Profits Cap UK: Why It’s Time to Cap What Energy Companies Earn

Last updated: 29 March 2026

The idea of an energy profits cap in the UK just got its most high-profile backer yet. Lord Richard Walker, the government's Cost of Living Champion and executive chairman of Iceland, has called on ministers to impose a temporary cap on the profits of energy and petrol companies to stop them cashing in on the Middle East crisis. With bills forecast to rocket again by summer, we think he's absolutely right. In fact, we'd go further.

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Published by Tristan in Cost of living, Energy, Money saving
Tags: Cost of Living, electricity prices, energy bills UK, energy nationalisation, energy profits cap, gas prices, Middle East energy crisis, Ofgem price cap, renewable energy, Richard Walker
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March 2, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Octopus Tracker Tariff Explained: Daily Pricing, Risks and Savings (2026)

Last updated: 29 March 2026

The Octopus Tracker tariff explained in plain English: it's a smart energy deal where your unit rate changes daily based on wholesale market prices. Unlike standard variable tariffs capped by Ofgem, Tracker follows the market more closely. As a result, it can dip below the price cap when wholesale costs are low, but it can also climb higher during volatile periods.

Quick summary

  • Unit rates change daily based on wholesale costs.
  • Standing charges stay fixed (reviewed every three months).
  • Price Cap Protect limits: 100p/kWh electricity, 30p/kWh gas.
  • No exit fees, but you can't rejoin for 9 months if you leave early.
  • Requires a SMETS2 smart meter (or certain SMETS1 models).

If you're comparing Octopus switching routes and want the current sign-up credit, keep referral details centralised here: Octopus Energy referral guide.

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Published by Stiv in Energy, Services, UK Made
Tags: energy bills UK, octopus energy, Ofgem price cap, smart energy tariffs, switching energy, Tracker tariff

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