Energy prices to go up

TWO more major energy suppliers have confirmed autumn price hikes for millions of households in line with Ofgem’s price cap increase. The price of both E.On and Scottish Power’s standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year, the maximum allowed by regulator Ofgem from October 1. Earlier this month, Ofgem confirmed it was allowing suppliers to increase bills by at least £139 to a record high.