The watchdog said the bigger-than-expected increase will take a typical household energy bill to £1,755 a year

Typical household energy bills will rise to £1,755 a year in October under the price cap.

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The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem revealed today.

The watchdog said the bigger-than-expected increase will take a typical household energy bill to £1,755 a year

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, regulator Ofgem revealed today.