BBC News5/28/2026Business4 min read
UK Household Energy Prices to Rise 13% in July Due to US-Israel War with Iran
Ofgem Announces Increase Affecting 33 Million Households Across England, Scotland, and Wales
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Household energy prices in the UK will increase by 13% from July due to soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, affecting 33 million households with an average annual bill rise of £221 to £1,862.
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Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time. ... (Full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)
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