UK Energy Price Cap to Drop 7% in July
Analysts predict the average annual household energy bill will fall to £1,574, but costs remain higher than pre-crisis levels.
- The new price cap is expected to save households over £100 annually compared to current rates.
- Despite the reduction, bills will still be £400 higher than in summer 2021.
- Ofgem is reviewing the price cap mechanism and considering reforms targeting vulnerable households.
- The cap is projected to rise slightly in October before falling again in January 2025.
- Experts emphasize that while prices are decreasing, energy costs remain a significant burden for many households.