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news.sky.comBritain's Energy Price Cap to Rise 13 Percent From July 1
The energy price cap will increase 13 percent on July 1, lifting the annual bill for a typical household to £1,862. Gas unit rates are set to rise 24 percent under the new cap.
hollywoodreporter.comMartin Lewis Advises Households to Check Energy Account Balances
Financial broadcaster Martin Lewis told viewers to review energy credit levels in May. A couple reported receiving a £4,000 refund after discovering three years of overpayments. Ofgem is scheduled to announce the next price cap on May 27.
thesouthafrican.comSouth Africa Household Affordability Index Shows Mixed Food Price Changes in April 2026
A 30kg bag of maize meal fell 16 percent year-on-year to R298.08 while beef liver rose 24 percent to R132.50 for 2kg, according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group's April 2026 Household Affordability Index. Low-income families underspend on nutritional foo…
Le MondeFalling Used EV Prices and Rising Fuel Costs Make Low-Carbon Options More Attractive for French Middle-Class Households
A report released on May 7 by the Institute for Climate Economics found that higher fossil fuel prices and lower costs for used electric vehicles have improved the economics of low-carbon solutions in housing and transport. The analysis examined two typical French families with c…
TyronePoliHist / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Northern Ireland Energy Prices May Remain High Into Winter Due to Iran Conflict
Experts told a parliamentary committee that household energy prices in Northern Ireland could stay elevated through autumn and winter if the Iran crisis persists. Wholesale prices have surged since the conflict began in February, affecting heating oil and gas costs. Officials hig…