# Energy bills predicted to surge by £288 a year from July as rise ‘unavoidable’

By Simon Francis — 2026-03-31

Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Households are staring at another energy bill shock after a brief fall in prices from April 1.

“This represents a £288 ‘Trump Tax’ added to energy bills because of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on oil and gas prices.

“For the millions of households already in energy debt, this will be a real worry and risks pushing more people into crisis.

“Ministers must prepare to use increased Windfall Tax receipts to act.

“That means targeted support for households hit first and hardest, including those off the gas grid and on heat networks, alongside faster action on energy debt and preparations to bring down costs if prices spike further.

“But we cannot keep letting history repeat itself.

“The only way to break this cycle is to ramp up energy efficiency, roll out homegrown renewables and fix electricity pricing so households see the benefit of cheaper clean power.”

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