Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years

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What happened

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

Key facts

  • A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:36:45 UTC.

Why it matters

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