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Four Key Energy Bill Changes for UK Households Starting April

Thursday, March 26, 2026 energy uk pricecap ofgem inflation tariffs wholesale gas electricity households

Starting in April, UK households will experience four significant changes to their energy bills, tied primarily to the government’s energy price cap system introduced in 2019. The price cap, updated quarterly by Ofgem every January, April, July, and October, fixes the maximum amount customers on standard variable tariffs can be charged per unit of energy and the daily standing charge covering distribution costs. The April update includes a 7% reduction in the price cap, lowering annual bills by approximately £117 to £1,641.