Last mentioned: Jun 29, 2026
New Cap Implementation
New, potentially higher energy rates take effect for millions of UK households.
RTS Migration Deadline
Target date for suppliers to transition legacy RTS meter customers to smart infrastructure.
The Crunch Point
Ofgem expected to announce the Price Cap for July-September, likely reflecting recent wholesale spikes.
Price Cap Reduction
Regulated energy bills drop by 6.7%; existing fixes cut by up to 9%.
Implementation Date
New lower rates take effect for millions of UK households on variable tariffs.
Miliband-Lewis Briefing
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls Martin Lewis to discuss wholesale price volatility.
Wholesale gas prices spike, leading to the collapse of dozens of UK energy suppliers.
The largest supplier failure in UK history requires a multi-billion pound government bailout.
Ofgem announces the price cap will fall by £117 from April 2026.
Brearley confirms he will step down as CEO to allow for new leadership during the Net Zero transition.
Price Cap Announcement
Ofgem confirms the new energy price cap levels for the April-June quarter.
Brearley Appointed
Jonathan Brearley takes over as Ofgem CEO just before the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Cornwall Insight’s forecast of a flat October price cap removes a key near-term uncertainty for utility earnings and inflation. But record supplier debt of £4.79 billion signals lingering consumer stress and potential credit risks for energy retailers.
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning that UK energy bills represent a 'ticking time bomb' due to rising wholesale costs linked to conflict in Iran. While prices are set to fall in April, a significant 'crunch time' is expected in May when the next regulatory price cap is announced.
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.
Ofgem is set to lower the energy price cap in April 2026, potentially saving millions of households approximately £200 annually as wholesale costs stabilize. However, analysts warn of a 'cliff-edge' for those on fixed-rate deals and ongoing risks related to legacy metering infrastructure.
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