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March 25, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

April 2026 Energy Price Cap: What the £117 Drop Means for Your Bills

Last updated: 29 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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The April 2026 energy price cap has been confirmed by Ofgem at £1,641 per year for a typical dual-fuel household, down £117 (6.6%) from the Q1 level of £1,758. That is a genuine saving. However, the relief looks set to be short-lived. Cornwall Insight now forecasts the July cap could rise to £1,973, an increase of £332 in a single quarter. So the next few weeks are a critical window for reviewing your tariff.

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Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Energy, Money saving, Saving, Services
Tags: April 2026, energy bills, energy price cap, fixed tariff, octopus energy, Ofgem
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November 26, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

UK Energy Price Cap January 2026: What Happened and What to Do Now

Last updated: 9 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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The energy price cap in January 2026 rose by 0.2% to £1,758 per year for a typical dual-fuel household. At the time, that small rise was enough of a nudge to make switching to a fixed tariff worthwhile. Since then, the picture has moved on considerably. Ofgem has confirmed the April 2026 cap will fall to £1,641, which changes the calculation again — though the case for switching to Octopus Energy remains strong.

Update — March 2026: The April 2026 cap has been confirmed. We have published a full breakdown of what the new figure means and whether now is the right time to switch.

Read: April 2026 energy price cap — the drop, the risk, and the £50 switch offer

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Published by Stiv in Discount, Saving, Services, UK Made
Tags: energy price cap, energy switching, fixed tariff, January 2026, octopus energy, Ofgem, UK households

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