Price cap on energy tariffs to come into force on January 1

The price cap on default gas and electricity tariffs will come into force on January 1 — saving 11million households up to £120 each, according to data released by Ofgem.

The measure will limit the amount providers can charge for poor-value standard variable tariffs, but it is likely to be increased in April due to ‘significant’ wholesale increases over the past year. The cap is set to be updated in April and October every year.

Ofgem CEO Dermot Nolan said the move will ‘put an end’ to customers on default tariffs being overcharged.

‘It will ensure that, whether energy costs rise or fall, suppliers are not feathering their nest and changes in energy prices will reflect the underlying costs to heat and light our homes.’

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