Our response to the April 2025 energy price cap update

Ofgem has confirmed that from 1 April to 30 June 2025, the energy price cap will increase by 6%.

This means annual energy bills for a typical dual-fuel household in Great Britain paying by direct debit will be £1,849. This is an increase of £111 a year from the current price cap level, or £9.25 a month. 

The energy price cap sets the maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. So, your energy bills could be higher or lower depending on how much energy you use.

If you live in Northern Ireland, you can see how your bills compare to the energy price cap at the Utility Regulator. 

Responding to the energy price cap confirmation, our head of policy Stew Horne said:

“For the past three years, people in Great Britain have endured high energy prices and this is set to continue, with bills expected to rise by £111 from this April. The UK Government’s ambitions to scale up UK-generated clean energy is one part of the picture to permanently bring down energy bills and reach net zero. Reducing energy demand is equally important.   

“Ahead of the Warm Homes Plan, we’re urging policymakers to put in place clear, actionable steps to help people upgrade their homes. These upgrades will help make these homes warmer and more affordable to heat. In practice, this means enabling long-term access to low cost green finance for all households.  

“This change needs to be supported by consistent advice, information and engagement to drive awareness and build people’s trust in the different steps they can take to upgrade their home. Setting up a national advice service in England should be a priority that would enable people to feel confident to install highly impactful measures, such as home insulation and draught proofing.

“This would mean lower energy bills for households and reduced energy demand. This in turn would ease pressure on and lower the need for the UK Government to invest in the grid.  

“The Warm Homes Plan is an opportunity to set a clear pathway for more comfortable homes and lower energy bills for good. We look forward to engaging with the plan in the coming months and shaping its positive impact.”