The energy price cap is on course to remain steady through this winter but may jump in six months' time, according to a respected industry forecast.

Ahead of the 2% rise in the default tariff , which is imposed from Wednesday until the end of December, Cornwall Insight said it was currently predicting that the latest increase would be eradicated for the January-March quarter.

It saw a £30 drop to average annual bills at the start of 2026, despite the specialist saying the expected addition of a £10 per year levy to support the next generation of new nuclear power stations.

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