UK households face second record energy bill rise

Analysts predict a further 14% hike for spring 2022 on top of next month’s scheduled £139 rise

Millions of households could face a second record energy bill hike next spring, on top of the £139 increase due next month, as the global gas crisis continues to drive market prices to new highs.

An even larger energy bill rise is expected from next April following the steady increase in gas and electricity market prices, which could add between £178 to £294 to the typical price of a default dual-fuel energy deal.