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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
BBC Scotland Wednesday 26 August 2026, 07:01 UTC 1 min read
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A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
Ofgem (ORG)
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