Richard Palmer, 76, was sent into a panic by a ScottishPower bill for over £8,400, forcing him to use half his savings. The energy company admitted a miscalculation due to an incorrect meter reading from 2022. ScottishPower has since refunded Palmer £9,000 and offered a £1,000 goodwill payment.
The UK's energy price cap will increase by 13% to £1,862/year from July to September, driven by soaring global energy prices amid the war in Iran, affecting average households with a £221 annual rise.
Millions in Great Britain face rising energy bills as costs are forecast to increase by nearly 13% from summer. Ministers are urged to provide targeted support, with campaigners expressing disappointment over the lack of immediate action on domestic energy costs.
UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March, driven by a lower household energy price cap. While welcome, the slowdown may be temporary as fuel costs rise due to the Middle East conflict.
