Billpayers to be stung by 13% energy price cap rise

• The new July-September energy price cap is set to be £1,862
• There are loads of things you can do to beat the price cap
• Solar and wind are now generating more electricity globally than gas

We finally know the new energy price cap for July–September, and unfortunately it’s worse than anyone predicted: £1,862. That’s significantly higher than even the most pessimistic forecast. From our point of view, we were £15 off with our prediction of £1,847.

It really should come as no surprise. Since the start of the US-Iran war at the end of February, wholesale gas prices have increased by about 30%. The UK is far too dependent on fossil fuels. The bigger-than-predicted price cap proves that households in this country are more vulnerable to the fossil fuel markets than previously thought.

It also shows that ministers must not slow down their efforts to make renewable energy the norm. Under no circumstances should they follow the advice of former prime minister Tony Blair, who this week (no doubt timed to coincide with the energy price cap) called for the government to scrap large parts of the drive towards clean energy.

We can only guess what Blair’s motivations are (he also wants the UK to back Donald Trump’s ongoing war with Iran, one of the main causes of the booming energy prices), we can only be grateful that he’s no longer anywhere near Downing Street. 

It is absolutely vital that the government ignore every word of Blair’s unhelpful intervention and instead do everything it can to get households away from gas and onto cheaper, more reliable, more stable renewable energy. This means getting the Warms Homes Plan up and running and ramping up our storage capacity. Only then will our bills be safe from fossil fuel chaos. 

Ofgem announces a 13% increase to the energy price cap

It’s finally here, and it’s worse than anyone thought. The July–September energy price cap will be £1,862. The fact it’s higher than any of the big energy companies or analysts predicted (the average was £1,847) shows that the UK is a lot more vulnerable to the shocks in the international fossil fuel markets than we used to think. The answer? More renewable energy storage to make sure gas is setting the price of electricity less often. We’re moving in the right direction, but we need to speed up.

How to beat the energy price cap

Bills may well be booming, but there are plenty of things you can do to beat the price cap. You won’t be surprised to see solar panels near the top of the list, but other tips include getting onto a fixed tariff, insulating your home and installing double glazing, as well as being a bit more careful using your everyday appliances.

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas in 2025 

This is great and proof that the world at large is doing the right thing for the planet and household bills. For the first time ever, wind and solar accounted for more of the world’s electricity generation (22%) than gas (20%). Is gas producing too much? Yes. Will renewable produce more in the future? We think without a doubt yes. 

Ferrari launches its first 100% EV

You know the world is going electric when the world’s most iconic car manufacturer finally releases its first 100% EV. It can go 310kmh, so Ferrari certainly hasn’t sacrificed its famous speed for a clean drive. Would Enzo Ferrari approve? We like to think so. 

Govt to upgrade heat networks 

The government isn’t being held back by criticism of its clean energy policies, it’s thankfully pushing on with improving heating networks in parts of the UK including Bristol and Rochdale. This should help tens of thousands of people cut energy bills and access cheap, clean energy. 

Average price of technology

Solar PV: £7,868.70

Solar battery storage: £9,364.64

Air source heat pump: £13,735.84

Ground source heat pump: £22,866.42

All prices accurate as of 28/5/2026. Credit: the MCS.

Number of the week

£221

That’s how much the average household bill is going up on 1st July with the next energy price cap.

Sources:

• https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/beat-energy-price-cap
• https://ember-energy.org/latest-updates/for-the-first-time-wind-and-solar-generated-more-electricity-than-gas-worldwide-in-april-2026/
• https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/ferrari-luce-electric-vehicle
• https://www.gov.uk/government/news/heat-network-upgrades-to-lower-bills-for-families-and-businesses?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6c64ec5a-b237-4591-b8b0-3c1a9bed60d4&utm_content=immediately
• https://institute.global/insights/politics-and-governance/the-labour-party-is-playing-with-fire-over-its-future-and-the-future-of-the-country

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