Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that targeted energy support could come in the autumn

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 energy price cap is forecast to fall by around 0.5% in October as the US-Iran 60-day ceasefire helps to stabilise wholesale markets.

The Ofgem energy price cap is going up, despite the Iran and US agreeing to a ceasefire

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

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that targeted energy support could come in the autumn

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty over the progress of peace talks continues to push up global energy prices