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Every statistics story we have reported, newest first: prices, bills, averages and the figures behind them. Each one links to our guides on what it means for you.
- November 2026
Ofgem energy price cap rises to £1,723 annually for typical dual-fuel Direct Debit households
Ofgem's energy price cap rose 4% on 1 October 2026 to £1,723 a year for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit, a £60 increase, as Consumer Scotland and Energy UK warn of winter affordability pressure.
- October 2026
Wholesale gas prices peaked above 240p/thm in early trading
UK natural gas prices peaked above 240p per therm in early trading on 26 October 2026, as polling for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition found energy costs the public's top Budget priority.
ONS publishes September inflation figures showing CPI at 3.5 per cent
The Office for National Statistics reported UK CPI inflation of 3.5 per cent for September, up from 3.1 per cent in August, with higher motor fuel prices the main driver.
Wholesale gas prices hit highest level since 2022
Wholesale gas prices reached 217p per therm on Wednesday, their highest since 2022, as Scottish Power's chief executive warned of a household energy debt "doom loop".
UK gas prices reach highs last seen in 2022
UK gas prices have risen to their highest level since December 2022, with wholesale costs approaching 200p per therm and gas unit rates up 27 per cent year on year.
Share Energy raises electricity prices by 12.6%
Share Energy has raised its standard 24 hour electricity tariff by 12.6% from 1 October 2026, adding £129 a year to the typical bill of its 41,000 customers in Northern Ireland.
Typical household gas bills to be 33% higher than in April from 1 October
Typical household gas bills will be 33% higher than in April from 1 October, about £200 a year, while electricity bills rise only 4%, according to Nesta analysis.
- September 2026
Household energy bills rise by 4%
Household energy bills rose 4% from 30 September 2026 under Ofgem's price cap, with gas bills up far more than electricity as wholesale gas prices reach their highest level since 2022.
Article reports 2026 solar installation surge and plug-in panel launch
Nearly 172,000 solar installations have been fitted across the UK since the start of 2026, with plug-in panels now on sale and rooftop solar driving more than seven in ten July installations.
Heating oil spot price up 95.3 per cent year on year
EUA reports the heating oil spot price at 102.3p per litre on 14 September 2026, up 95.3 per cent on the same day last year and above the 12-month average of 77.8p.
UK wholesale gas prices hit four-year high
UK wholesale gas reached levels last seen in December 2022, approaching 200p per therm on 9 September 2026, while heating oil prices exceeded their previous five-year highs.
Scottish Government publishes fuel poverty scenario modelling for October to December 2026 price cap period
Scottish Government modelling estimates around 820,000 fuel poor households in Scotland, 32 per cent of all households, for the October to December 2026 price cap period, up around 20,000 on the previous quarter.
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- August 2026
Press release on heat pump applications from heating oil households under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says thousands of households that heat with oil have applied for a heat pump using the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
Phase 3 of MCS Data Dashboard launches
MCS has launched the third phase of its Data Dashboard, adding saved views, download identifiers and new tables and graphs covering small-scale renewable installations across the UK.
CPIH and CPI annual inflation rose in July 2026
The ONS reports that CPIH annual inflation rose to 3.1% and CPI to 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026, the first increase in both rates since March 2026, driven by higher gas and electricity prices.
ONS releases Consumer price inflation, UK: July 2026 bulletin
The ONS reported that UK consumer price inflation rose in July 2026 for the first time since March, with gas and electricity the largest upward contributors after the July energy price cap change.
- July 2026
CPI 12-month inflation at 2.9% in July 2026
UK consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026, the first increase since March, as a higher Ofgem price cap pushed gas prices up 14.7%.
Gas prices rise sharply month on month in July 2026
The Office for National Statistics reports that the CPI gas index rose 14.7% in the month to July 2026 and 8.0% over 12 months, the largest monthly gas rise since October 2022.
Online air conditioning installation requests rise more than 300% during heatwave
Online marketplaces reported air conditioning installation requests up by more than 300 per cent at the start of July 2026, as BESA warned about unqualified installation of refrigerant equipment.
- June 2026
NAO report finds millions unaware of support with household bills as debt soars
The National Audit Office has found that debt to water and energy companies has passed £7 billion while millions of households remain unaware of social tariffs and repayment plans.
BEV market share reaches record 30.0% in June 2026
Battery electric cars took a record 30.0% share of UK new car registrations in June 2026, the highest monthly figure so far this year, but the SMMT says the market remains short of mandated targets.
New figures released on energy debt among UK households
Opinium research for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition finds 31% of UK adults are in energy debt or worried about falling behind, with a median debt of £750 among those owing money.
Survey finds 15 million UK adults unwell during June heatwave
Opinium research for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition found 28 per cent of UK adults, around 15 million people, felt unwell because of the heat during June's record-breaking heatwave.
- May 2026
Consumer Scotland publishes Energy Affordability Tracker findings showing record energy debt
Consumer Scotland's Energy Affordability Tracker finds 19% of Scottish households reporting energy debt, a record high, as Ofgem confirms a 13% price cap rise from July.
Latest UK energy price cap increase announced
The latest UK energy price cap increase has been announced, with the Stove Industry Association saying households will again be thinking carefully about how they heat their homes this winter.
Battery electric vehicles reach 27.3% market share in May
Battery electric vehicles took a 27.3% share of UK new car registrations in May 2026, the highest monthly share so far this year, though the year-to-date figure remains below the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate target.
DESNZ data shows solar installation costs falling
Government data shows the cost of small scale solar installations fell by 7% and larger systems by 9% between 2024/25 and 2025/26, as ministers prepare loan support.
- April 2026
Four million UK homes now use air conditioning as temperatures forecast to hit 26°C
Uswitch research puts UK air conditioning ownership above four million homes, double the level of three years ago, as temperatures reach 26°C and fans add millions to weekly running costs.
New electric cars cheaper than petrol equivalents on average for first time
Autotrader analysis of advertised prices after discounts finds the average new electric car priced £785 below the average new petrol model, the first time new EVs have been cheaper on average.
Public EV charging cheaper than petrol or diesel for most drivers for first time in over a year
ChargeUK analysis of RAC Fuel Watch and Zapmap Price Index figures shows public charging at about 15p per mile against 17p for petrol and 17.5p for diesel, the first time in over a year it has been cheaper.