Based on current predictions for the energy price, Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert, said: “If you find a fix for up to 8 per cent more than the current (Jan to Mar) Price Cap, it’s predicted you’ll save over the year compared with staying on the Price Cap.”

Britain's domestic energy price cap is expected to rise almost 5% in April, analysts at Cornwall Insight said on Tuesday, with cold weather and low gas storage levels in Europe keeping wholesale prices high.

Analysts at Cornwall Insight predicted that Britain's energy price cap would rise by almost 5% this April. Cold weather and low

While the official rate won’t be known until 25 February when it is announced by regulator Ofgem, a rise is now all but confirmed. This means the UK will see the third consecutive rise in April, as the price cap reaches its highest level since January 2024.

The energy price cap is set for its third consecutive rise in April as volatile markets push bills higher, according to a leading forecaster.

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills. Energy consultancy group Cornwall Insight said it expects regulator Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%,

Energy bills are set to rise by five per cent from April, marking the third consecutive increase in the price cap, according to the latest forecasts from Cornwall Insight. The energy consultancy predicts a typical household will pay £1,