The energy regulator Ofgem has announced a higher-than-expected increase in the energy price cap with energy bills rising by £111 for a typical household per year. The announcement follows the January energy price cap increase,

Ofgem has confirmed the typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit will see their annual energy bill increase from £1,738 a year to £1,849 from April

The regulator announced that the 6.4% increase - driven by a recent surge in wholesale prices - will push the average annual bill for households in England, Scotland, and Wales on a standard variable tariff from £1,738 to £1,849.