Energy bills to rise hundreds of pounds to three-year high

Sky News Friday 20th March 2026, 8:59AM 1 min read 13 hours ago

Average annual energy bills will rise by £332 in July, more than double the previously anticipated increase, due to high oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran, trusted forecasters predicted.

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