According to a presser from energy regulator Ofgem everyone’s energy prices will rise by 5% in January. The typical annual household bill will go up from £1,834 to £1,928, a rise of £94 or 5%.
Analysts have predicted that prices will fall back in March though. The price of gas will be 7p per kilowatt hour (kWh), and electricity will 29p per kWh.
Not a mention of this in yesterday’s Autumn statement.