# Jonathan Brearley

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-06T15:49:21Z**:  — Wholesale gas prices spike, leading to the collapse of dozens of UK energy suppliers.
- **2026-03-06T15:49:21Z**:  — The largest supplier failure in UK history requires a multi-billion pound government bailout.
- **2026-03-06T15:49:21Z**:  — Ofgem announces the price cap will fall by £117 from April 2026.
- **2026-03-06T15:49:21Z**:  — Brearley confirms he will step down as CEO to allow for new leadership during the Net Zero transition.
- **2020-02-01**: Brearley Appointed — Jonathan Brearley takes over as Ofgem CEO just before the COVID-19 lockdowns.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley to Step Down Amid Energy Price Cap Transition
2026-03-06 15:49:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley has announced his resignation, marking the end of a high-pressure tenure defined by the global energy crisis and the implementation of the price cap. His departure comes as the regulator confirms a £117 reduction in the annual energy price cap starting in April, signaling a potential shift in regulatory strategy for the UK's energy market.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/ofgem-ceo-resignation-energy-price-cap-impact

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