You are covered by the price cap if you are on a variable energy tariff, so if you are not fixed into a deal

Analysts at Cornwall Insight said they now believe the energy price cap will remain fairly steady in October

The price cap for household energy prices set by Ofgem will lift by 13 percent or £18 a month from July 1 - experts have urged for more action to bring bills down

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The Ofgem price cap is rising from £1,641 to £1,862 a year for the typical home paying by direct debit from July 1

The energy price cap is increasing from 1 July, but if you're on a variable tariff there are fixed deals that can save you money. Here's how to find them.

Based on the new rates, taking effect from Wednesday, the average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year.

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

You are covered by the price cap if you are on a variable energy tariff, so if you are not fixed into a deal

The energy price cap will climb to £1,862 annually for a typical household for those paying by direct debit in England, Scotland, and Wales