UK energy bill price cap change
Wednesday 1st July, 2026
The UK energy price cap — the regulator-set limit on what suppliers can charge on standard household energy tariffs — will rise for the quarter from 1 July to 30 September 2026, increasing typical household bills across the country. This gives Rightmove a chance to comment on how higher energy costs could affect affordability, mortgage and rental budgets, and moving decisions for UK buyers and renters.
Why have we flagged this?
This directly affects household budgets, housing affordability and decisions to buy, rent or move—areas Rightmove leads on and can own the conversation with data, guidance and agent commentary.
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