# Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

By Simon Francis — 2026-05-27

Simon Francis, coordinator at End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Behind every energy price rise are households whose direct debits are about to rise, families whose energy debt is harder to clear, and pensioners whose summer is already overshadowed by the winter ahead. Meanwhile, the energy industry has posted more than £3 billion in profits from its UK operations in the first three months of 2026.

“With energy costs rising over the summer, any chance households had to reduce energy debts or build up reserves before the winter heating season will be wiped out.

“We are also worried that energy firms will now factor higher costs into direct debit calculations, meaning many households will feel the financial impact of winter long before October.

“That concern is sharpened by forecasts suggesting the October cap could remain at a similar level, leaving millions of households facing an extremely difficult year ahead if nothing changes.

“This summer will also bring its own pressures.

“With the vast majority of existing homes at risk of overheating in extreme heat events, and the poorest neighbourhoods seven times more likely to be vulnerable, households will need to run fans and cooling equipment exactly when their bills are rising.

“The Government cannot wait until September to act. It must confirm what support will be available, address the fact that relying on gas for heating is a dead end as the North Sea runs dry and chart a path for households to find a permanent way off the gas price rollercoaster.”

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