HISTORICAL FACTS: Ofgem | History Defined

Fact check: Ofgem and National Gas plan will prevent tight supplies this winter

A new consultation aims to ensure that a ‘very rare’ potential problem with gas supply does not come to pass.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

Ofgem and National Gas plan: Unable to meet peak winter demand or a ‘very rare’ potential issue?

We’ve fact-checked concerns over gas supply capacity and demand

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. Last-minute deals with Belgium are not a proper fix

The UK still imports 60% of its gas and, even with Jackdaw, its energy supply and resilience problems are not going away

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Martin Lewis reacts to new proposals for Brits switching energy providers

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The Independent UK · Oct 16

Martin Lewis hits out at plans to introduce new energy bills ‘penalty’

The MoneySavingExpert founder has warned this ‘market stabilisation charge’ could become a ‘switching penalty’

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Ofgem planning action to cushion energy firms from wholesale price swings

The watchdog said it is looking at re-activating its market stabilisation charge, which was first put in place after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals

Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Head of energy regulator warns of ‘difficult’ winter ahead

Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said he shared concerns that ‘people are going to struggle this winter without some help’.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Nearly two million UK households will not turn heating on this winter. Where to find help

More than 15 million homes say they are worried about being cold this winter, a survey has found

The Independent UK · Oct 13

1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests

A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.

The Independent UK · Oct 13