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Content in this article What has caused energy bills to rise in recent years? Global gas prices and extreme weather How much of the increase is linked to gas prices? Breakdown of recent increases in household energy bills Why does gas affect electricity prices so much? How marginal pricing works Are renewables responsible for high […]

Content in this article What are vampire devices? What standby power means Why appliances still use electricity when switched off Does standby mode really use electricity? Standby vs sleep mode vs switched off Why small amounts of power add up How much electricity do appliances use on standby? How standby costs build over time Which […]

Content in this article What is a standing charge on energy bills? What does the standing charge pay for? Standing charges vs unit rates How much do standing charges cost in the UK? Annual cost of standing charges Why standing charges have increased Why are standing charges so controversial? Why low-usage households are hit hardest […]

Content in this article What is the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme? What the FIT scheme pays for FIT and other renewable support schemes Who is still on the Feed-in Tariff? How many households are affected? How to check if you are on FIT? How are Feed-in Tariff payments calculated? FIT generation payments explained Export tariffs […]

Content in this article What is the UK energy price cap? How often does the energy price cap change? What is the UK energy price cap for January 2026? What changed in the January 2026 price cap? Why did electricity prices rise while gas prices fell? Who does the energy price cap apply to? Are […]

Content in this article Why were energy bills expected to rise before this forecast changed? What will happen to energy bills between January and March 2026? Why do policy costs now matter more than wholesale prices? Which policy costs are being removed from energy bills? What happened to the Energy Company Obligation scheme? Why are […]