What is the Energy Price Cap and will today’s announcement mean cheaper bills?
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Energy

What is the Energy Price Cap and will today’s announcement mean cheaper bills?

Ofgem has just announced the latest energy price cap, which sets the maximum unit price domestic customers can pay for their energy. This will mean an…
25 May 2023
Energy prices to fall in July - should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
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Energy

Energy prices to fall in July - should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?

Cheaper fixed energy deals could be making a comeback in the coming weeks, with the typical annual energy bill falling £426 from July. But should you …
25 May 2023
Energy price cap slashed by 17% ‒ millions to see lower energy bills
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Energy

Energy price cap slashed by 17% ‒ millions to see lower energy bills

Typical households on default energy tariffs will see their energy bills drop by £426 a year following today's energy price cap drop.
25 May 2023
Demand for heat pumps on the rise - how to lower the cost of installation
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Energy

Demand for heat pumps on the rise - how to lower the cost of installation

Incentives from government, energy firms and lenders help homes green-up.
22 May 2023
Energy bill refunds: Ovo and Good Energy to pay out £4m to customers who were overcharged
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Energy

Energy bill refunds: Ovo and Good Energy to pay out £4m to customers who were overcharged

Ofgem, the energy regulator, found the two suppliers had overcharged nearly 18,000 customers. Are you due a refund?
18 May 2023
Are solar panels worth the cost?
Energy

Are solar panels worth the cost?

We look into what you need to know before deciding whether to install solar panels.
10 May 2023
High energy prices are here to stay
Energy

High energy prices are here to stay

The rising cost of producing energy means high oil and gas prices are here to stay argues Max King
24 Feb 2023
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When is the next energy price cap announcement and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy

When is the next energy price cap announcement and what does it mean for your bills?

Ofgem is set to announce the latest price cap next week - we look at what it could be and if it means lower energy bills this year
20 Feb 2023
The outlook for Shell shares is mixed, despite bumper profits
Energy stocks

The outlook for Shell shares is mixed, despite bumper profits

With profits surging, it looks as if Shell is on a roll, but the company’s growth from here is hard to see as Rupert Hargreaves explains.
6 Feb 2023
National Grid could pay you to use less electricity from today
Personal finance

National Grid could pay you to use less electricity from today

The National Grid is paying customers to cut energy use today as the cold weather places a strain on supply margins - find out who will get the paymen…
24 Jan 2023
What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?
Budget

What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?

The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
10 Jan 2023
Hold on to your oil and gas stocks
Energy stocks

Hold on to your oil and gas stocks

Oil and gas stocks have done very well in the last few months. But they’ve got a long way to run yet, says Dominic Frisby.
10 Nov 2022
Why there is still life in the energy bull market
Energy

Why there is still life in the energy bull market

A green power initiative on the Galapagos Islands demonstrates how the renewable energy transition will need to be supported by fossil fuels for some …
4 Nov 2022
Natural gas prices drop: is this good news for your energy bills?
Energy

Natural gas prices drop: is this good news for your energy bills?

Natural gas prices have dropped over the past couple of weeks, but this is unlikely to filter through to consumers and businesses until 2024.
25 Oct 2022
Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production
Oil

Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production

Major oil-producing countries have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day – could this mean higher fuel prices?
7 Oct 2022
A forgotten lesson on the dangers of energy price caps
UK Economy

A forgotten lesson on the dangers of energy price caps

Liz Truss’s proposed energy price cap is an ambitious gamble. But a similar programme in Spain ended up being a fiasco, say Max King and Tom Murley. H…
21 Sep 2022
The best renewable energy funds to buy now
Renewables

The best renewable energy funds to buy now

The renewable energy industry continues to offer both growth and income, says Max King. Here are the best funds to buy now.
20 Sep 2022
A green investment trust to buy
Investment trusts

A green investment trust to buy

Impax Environmental, a successful investment trust, offers a compelling way to profit from solving environmental problems, says Max King.
16 Sep 2022
The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis
Energy

The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis

The soaring price of gas could see the EU impose a cap on the price of electricity generated by nuclear and renewables, while signs of strain appear i…
14 Sep 2022
The best way to invest in natural gas
Gas

The best way to invest in natural gas

David Stevenson looks at the best way to invest in natural gas as the demand for the commodity surges.
14 Sep 2022
The latest news on the energy price cap
Personal finance

The latest news on the energy price cap

The government is to bring in an “Energy Price Guarantee” to help householders with their energy costs, plus a huge package of support for businesses.…
13 Sep 2022
The best way to invest in oil and gas
Oil

The best way to invest in oil and gas

The bull market in fossil fuels and wider commodities has paused. But there is still plenty of scope for investors to profit, says Merryn Somerset Web…
13 Sep 2022