End Fuel Poverty Coalition

UK energy bills are tied to volatile global gas markets, so households remain exposed to shocks like this.

The lasting solution: cut demand through insulation, invest in homegrown renewables, and reform energy pricing so bills are no longer set by fossil fuel volatility.

#GasPrices

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Heating oil is also at a 12-month high, up 30% year on year, which is a major concern for rural households.

The immediate trigger is geopolitical tension in Iran and the wider region. But the real issue is our dependence on gas, with so much of it imported.

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📈Wholesale gas is now 13% up on 2025 so far.

That matters because gas still drives UK electricity prices, meaning this surge risks pushing up the energy price cap from 1 July 2026, which had been forecast to fall.

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📻Listen to our appearance on Steve Holden’s LBC news show yesterday discussing the new energy price cap changes and what they mean for households across the UK.

#EndFuelPoverty #PriceCap

Energy bills set to fall 7% from 1 April under Ofgem price cap Changes to unit rates and standing charges under the Ofgem price cap mean energy bills will change dramatically from 1 April 2026.

This must be the start of real reform to bring bills down for good, not the moment government declares the crisis over.

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#EndFuelPoverty #PriceCap

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Energy bills will fall slightly from April, but for millions of households, energy still isn’t affordable.

Costs remain hundreds of pounds above pre-crisis levels, and major changes to tariffs are still working through the system.

👉 Swipe for what the changes mean for households.

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Cold weather shouldn’t mean cold homes, and smarter, faster support can make the difference.

#EndFuelPoverty #ColdWeatherPayment

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Payments could be triggered automatically when dangerously low temperatures are forecast, so people can stay warm when it’s actually needed. The value of payments should be updated to reflect the swings in, often volatile, gas prices, so households aren’t left short when energy costs climb.

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With temperatures dropping, Cold Weather Payments remain a vital lifeline for households facing high energy costs.

But support should arrive before the cold hits, not afterwards. .

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British Gas owner still cashes in as households keep facing high bills Profits may have fallen, but Centrica’s role at the centre of Britain’s gas system leaves households reliant on the firm.

British Gas owner still cashes in as households keep facing high bills.

Profits may have fallen, but Centrica’s role at the centre of Britain’s gas system leaves households reliant on the firm.

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Cold homes are still killing people in fuel poverty Tragic figures expose the deadly consequences of leaving pensioners and vulnerable households trapped in cold, damp homes.

Cold homes are still killing people in fuel poverty.

UKHSA figures showing over 2,500 cold-related deaths in England during winter 2024/25 are a stark reminder that fuel poverty is not just a cost issue, it is a public health emergency.

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What matters now is what households actually pay for unit costs and standing charges.

#EndFuelPoverty #PriceCap

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And this cap comes with major changes to how bills are made up, including shifts in standing charges and unit costs.

That means even people on fixed tariffs should check their bills carefully to ensure savings are passed on. Gas prices remain volatile and uncertainty hasn’t gone away.

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Energy bills are likely to dip in April, but households shouldn’t be confused by the headline figure.

Forecasts suggest the average bill could fall to around £1,641, yet that would still be hundreds of pounds above pre-crisis levels.

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Windfall Tax in the firing line as Blair Think Tank backs energy industry Analysts argue that the Tony Blair Institute’s advice would do little to shield households energy costs and damage energy security.

Windfall Tax in the firing line as Tony Blair’s think tank backs fossil fuels.

Analysts argue that advice from the “Institute for Global Change” would do little to help household energy costs, would damage energy security and hand a profits boost to energy firms.

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Crucially, electricity pricing reform cannot be ignored. Unless clean power becomes more affordable, switching to low-carbon heating will remain too difficult for many families.

#EndFuelPoverty #WarmHomes #HeatPumps

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Households choosing a heat pump should do it with confidence, supported by a Warm Homes Guarantee that offers trusted advice, strong protections and a clear promise of improved comfort.

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Heat pump installations are increasing - that’s an important step towards cutting emissions, but the pace of change still isn’t where it needs to be.

As gas markets continue to drive bill volatility and domestic supplies decline, households need a stable, long-term alternative for heating.

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BP posts over £5 billion annual profits Campaigners warn oil and gas firms are prioritising profit over a fair transition and secure jobs.

BP posts over £5 billion annual profits.

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But lower costs don’t automatically mean lower bills. As clean power investment grows, we need transparency, fair limits on profits, and electricity pricing reform so savings are passed on to households.

Clean energy should mean lower bills too.

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The cost gap is clear: new gas power is far more expensive than renewables.

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🏠Households are still paying the cost of our long-term reliance on volatile gas markets.

Renewables offer a clear alternative. Expanding cheap, home-grown clean power can cut bills by reducing our dependence on expensive gas generation.

#EndFuelPoverty #AR7 #Renewables

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No. Ministers must ensure the system is on the side of consumers, not the energy giants that have generated more than £125 billion in UK profits since 2020.

Shell and Equinor deepen UK fossil ties as profits surge New buybacks and a joint venture with Equinor raise fresh questions about tax arrangements and who the energy system is really serving.

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Equinor posts $6.2bn quarter as households continue to face winter hardship While the North Sea continues its geological decline, energy giants continue to extract profits from UK bills, highlighting ongoing questions about priorities in a broken energy system.

Equinor posts $6.2bn quarter as households continue to face winter hardship
While the North Sea continues its geological decline, energy giants continue to extract profits from UK bills, highlighting ongoing questions about priorities in a broken energy system.
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Three years on - the forced prepayment meters scandal remains unresolved Fresh court revelations and unresolved enforcement cases mean concerns around forced prepayment meters remain active.

Until the Chief Magistrate’s review is complete and the system is proven to be transparent, lawful and safe, all forced prepayment meter installations must stop.

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#EndFuelPoverty #PrepaymentMeters

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No one should be pushed onto a prepayment meter, or threatened with a warrant, simply because they are struggling to pay their energy bills. 

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It is beyond belief that more than three years after the forced prepayment meter scandal first broke, families are still facing forced entry into their homes under a court process that is now itself under formal investigation.

Swipe to read reaction from campaigners.

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We need:
✔️ Easier eligibility for people off the gas grid, in park homes or on private networks, and households facing higher costs because of disability, illness or poor housing
✔️ Higher, tiered support for high-vulnerability households
✔️ A clear route for people to get help if they’re missed

Graphic of a person wearing a jumper and holding hands due to the cold. Text reads. Warm Homes save lives. Extend and strengthen the Warm Home Discount.

As gas prices hit an 11-month high, we need to see improvements to the Warm Home Discount scheme - the current backbone of energy bill support.

#FuelPoverty #EnergyBills #WarmHomeDiscount #WarmHomes #CostOfLivingCrisis