Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOfgem has announced that the energy price cap will increase by 13 per cent from 1 July. This rise will affect households in England, Scotland, and Wales. The increase means an additional £18 per month – £216 per year – for an average household using both electricity and gas, if sustained for a year.The current energy price cap for a typical household paying by direct debit is £1,641. Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said the change “reflects continued volatility in global energy markets”, driven by the conflict in the Middle East.In fullEnergy price cap set for major rise from July as millions face higher billsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in