Ofgem cuts energy price cap by £122 from October
Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this autumn as the regulator announces a significant cut to the price cap, driven by falling wholesale prices.
Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this autumn as the regulator announces a significant cut to the price cap, driven by falling wholesale prices.
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