Expert views
Commentary submitted by Simon Francis in their own words.
Back to profileRegulator to get power to ban energy bosses’ bonuses under reforms
As part of the reforms, ministers must stand ready to direct Ofgem to help bring down bills.
Government confirms windfall tax hike on low-carbon electricity generators
The Government is right to act, but these measures must be the beginning and not the end of reform.
Government to ‘double down not back down’ on clean energy in face of gas spike
Households most exposed to that increase need support now, not just long-term structural change.
Household energy bills ‘set to rise by lower-than-first feared 12%’ in July
The Government must set out what help is going to be available for households both in the short and long term.
31% of people ‘cutting back on essentials to ease financial pressures’
With forecasts pointing to a fresh energy bill rise from July, the pressure on household budgets is only going to intensify.
BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring
BP calling its Iran war windfall ‘exceptional’ tells you everything you need to know about who is winning and who is losing from this crisis.
Energy UK chief says bill rise in July ‘inevitable’ amid warning of war’s impact
The government should be listening to that public consensus, not to the powerful oil and gas lobbyists calling for the Windfall Tax to be ended.
Politicians out of step with public on Windfall Tax, polling warns
The energy industry will continue to benefit from increased prices and a fresh wave of excess profits.
Price of oil tumbles as global stocks rebound on two-week ceasefire
The damage to household energy bills has been done.
Energy bills predicted to surge by £288 a year from July as rise ‘unavoidable’
For the millions of households already in energy debt, this will be a real worry and risks pushing more people into crisis.
Businesses face energy bill rises of up to 80% due to Iran war price shock
Every time wholesale gas and oil prices spike, households and businesses pay the price.
Rachel Reeves warns of ‘significant’ economic challenges from Iran war
The money is there. North Sea profits are rising alongside the same gas prices pushing up household bills.