The increase in the price cap will be worrying news for households, particularly coming so soon after a welcome decrease in prices in April.
It underlines once again just how exposed the UK is to volatile international energy markets. With bills already too high, this will place additional strain on household budgets.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that the UK Government moves quickly to deliver the Warm Homes Plan.
Accelerating the roll out of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies, such as heat pumps and solar panels, will help shield people from future price shocks. It will also provide warmer homes and lower energy bills for the long term.
