Contact meeting energy officials as price gap rises

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Thursday 27 February 2025

Tags: campaigns, ofgem, energy, energy price cap, household bills

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that for the third time in a row, the energy price cap will rise in the next quarter of the year.

From April 2025, the energy price cap will be set at £1,849. That’s a rise of 6.4% from the current price cap.

It is important to be aware that the cap is not a limit on your energy bill. It is a limit on what the supplier can charge for each unit of energy, so that average usage at that unit rate won’t exceed a given annual cost. If your energy usage is above average, it could exceed the price cap.

The energy price cap applies in England, Scotland and Wales, but not in Northern Ireland. Families in Northern Ireland can use the Consumer Council’s free price comparison tool to check the prices of all five providers and get the best deal.

What can I do if I’m worried about bills?

Consumer expert Martin Lewis suggests looking into whether you can find a fixed tariff less than today’s price cap. That would mean immediate savings and more as time goes on.

You can find advice on our webpage about getting help with energy bills. This includes through the Warm Home Discount Scheme or hardship grants from your supplier.

Contact calls for social tariffs

On Monday, Contact’s Head of Policy Una Summerson will meet energy officials from the government to raise our concerns about the impact of rising fuel bills on families with disabled children.

We continue to call for a social tariffs for disabled households. These families need to use more energy than average to keep vital equipment going and homes warm enough for children with health conditions.