Gas & Electricity
uSwitch.com: Ofgem's guidelines on social tariffs
Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer policy at uSwitch.com, comments on Ofgem's guidelines on social tariffs, which says that social tariffs must equal suppliers' cheapest plans: "We welcome news that Ofgem has moved to ensure that suppliers will offer the most vulnerable members of society the lowest available price for their household energy.
Best value energy providers for each region revealed
With the inevitability of further price hikes over the next few months, moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to be aware of discrepancies in the cost of electricity and gas tariffs across UK regions.
Centrica set to hike energy rates
Money website Fool.co.uk is urging homeowners to act swiftly to avoid punishing energy price rises. This follows predictions from energy comparison site Xelector that the rocketing price of oil will push up utility bills 15% to 20% by September.
Gas prices could rise by 60%
Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, comments on a report that says gas prices could rise by 60%: "The worst has been confirmed. If the predicted level of price hike hits home, it will plunge an extra 2.4 million into fuel poverty, taking the total from 4.5 million to an incredible 6.9 million - a 53% increase.
Beat the credit crunch by switching energy suppliers
When you're one of the world's richest billionaires worth over £12 billion, the cost of heating your home may not be at the top of the list of household priorities.
Tenants most at risk from energy price hikes
Tenants are more at risk from expected energy price rises than homeowners as suppliers boost bills in response to the increasing cost of wholesale gas and electricity, according to new research by MoneyExpert.com.
Brits unable to cope with future energy price hikes
Speculation energy bills could rise by 40 per cent before the end of the year will not be welcome news for 86 per cent of Brits who say they could not afford to take a price hike.
Money-saving tips in light of soaring energy prices
With household energy bills on the rise, Gareth Kloet, energy expert for Confused.com, suggests some ways in which consumers can help to reduce their monthly payments for energy in their home:
Green tariffs offer alternative for eco-friendly
With the Government making renewable energy a key point on its green agenda, price comparison site moneysupermarket.com reviews ‘green' utilities tariffs currently on the market.
MPs question the big six energy giants
Commenting on MPs questioning the big six energy giants today, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, said:
Cash strapped Brits could face total energy bill increases of 61%
News that senior energy industry insiders are predicting further price rises of up to 40% this year will be a blow to cash strapped Brits, says uSwitch.com.
Green tariffs: check what yours delivers
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is today advising how consumers and businesses can establish what benefits their green electricity tariff delivers above and beyond the supplier's existing legal obligation to provide electricity from renewable sources.
To fix or not to fix - that is the question
With the daunting prospect of further energy price hikes this year, some Brits may wish to take a gamble to fix now and be quids in later.
British Gas increases price of market tracker
British Gas has announced it is putting gas and electricity prices up on its Market Tracker energy plan by 14% with immediate effect.
One million people turn to ACT ON CO2 calculator
World Environment Day: The ACT ON CO2 calculator - which helps people to work out and reduce their carbon footprint - has received its one millionth unique visitor, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced today.