Power Bill

UK Price Cap Rises Thursday: Snap Your Meter Before October Rates

Monday, September 28, 2026 · 8 min

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Ofgem's energy price cap rises 4% on Thursday, about £5 a month for a typical British household, so readings before October 1 matter. Also: Mesa's proposed utility rates, Dutch dynamic-contract power prices doubling, and Pakistan's electricity spike.

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Ofgem's energy price cap rises 4% on Thursday, about £5 a month for a typical British household, so readings before October 1 matter. Also: Mesa's proposed utility rates, Dutch dynamic-contract power prices doubling, and Pakistan's electricity spike.

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