Non-profit organisation the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has warned in a report that there are signs that energy bills could go up again in the autumn, with the average household paying up to an extra £600 over the year from then.
The report was published as Ofgem’s price cap was lowered by 7%, taking annual bills down to £1,568 for the average UK duel-fuel consumer. Nevertheless, the report said this relief was small and temporary because it was due to low seasonal consumption. In the three months from July 1, households typically use around 10% and 20% of their total annual gas and electricity consumption, respectively. What’s more, prices are still around 40% higher than the pre-crisis levels.
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered the ongoing energy crisis, the average UK household paid around £1,090 per year for their gas and electricity. The report talked about the cumulative cost of high energy prices over the years for households:
“By September 2025, the average household could have paid an extra £2,600 on energy bills during the ongoing gas crisis. With the government also spending £1,400 per home earlier in the crisis, the total extra costs could be £4,000 per home, and counting.”
Transferring to a fixed tariff is one way to avoid potential rises in energy costs. It’s also a good time to ensure your heating system is working optimally, and Xgas can provide a boiler service in Chester to ensure it’s working efficiently. Get in touch to learn more.
