The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 for a typical household in Scotland , England and Wales, Ofgem has said.

The increase will see bills increase by around £2.93 a month for the average household , leaving a home on a default tariff paying £102 for what currently costs £100 per month.

Latest figures show more than a third of customers (37%) are now on fixed tariffs , which means they are protected from the upcoming rise.

Tim Jarvis, director general of markets at Ofgem, said: "While there is still more to do, we are seeing signs of a healthier market. There are more people on fixed tariffs saving themselves money, switching is rising as options for consumers increase, and we’ve seen increases in customer satisfaction, alongside a reduction in complaints.

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