Ofgem.
United Kingdom government non-ministerial department
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 105
What's happening
Active this week
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Ofgem price cap affects UK household energy costs, coinciding with Zendure launching its SolarFlow range in Great Britain.Some support1 report
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Energy price cap hikes are affecting consumer costs, leading to a political clash between Healey and Cooper.Some support1 report
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Global supply issues, driven by the Middle East conflict and Hormuz Strait blockade, are pressuring UK energy prices and affecting national inflation warnings.Well supported84 reports14 developments inside
Earlier this month
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The Middle East conflict is causing oil prices to rise, leading to regulator price hikes that are now pressuring Prime Minister Andy Burnham.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Chris Stark led clean power mission control and worked with Ofgem on energy goals for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.Some support1 report
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Ofgem granted NESO an extension for grid connection dates as part of an initiative led by Andy Burnham to improve grid performance.Some support1 report
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Great Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has been responsible for setting and implementing energy price caps for households.Well supported17 reports4 developments inside
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Potential weather pattern affecting energy demand due to El Niño, involving the UK energy regulator Ofgem.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A new power-hungry data center project requiring scrutiny is underway, with its development regulated and impacting London infrastructure.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Central bank targets UK inflation rate, influenced by energy price cap hikes and financial forecasts from investment firms.Well supported34 reports1 development inside
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Ofgem sets the energy price cap for the UK amid rising prices driven by the Middle East conflict.Well supported17 reports2 developments inside
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Ofgem's energy price cap is reported to have fueled a rise in CPI inflation.Some support1 report
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Energy price increases are affecting manufacturers, as reported by the Food and Drink Federation.Some support7 reports
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Renewed US-Iran hostilities and the Ukraine invasion are driving high wholesale gas prices in Europe.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jacobs was appointed as the engineering and regulatory partner for the MESH project, submitting to Ofgem's Long Duration Energy Storage Cap and Floor round.Some support2 reports
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Operational failures led to a regulatory investigation involving the National Energy System Operator and Ofgem.Some support3 reports
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Conflict in the Middle East is driving market volatility and impacting energy price cap decisions.Well supported13 reports2 developments inside
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Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Shell is moving its operations to London.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham and Pippa Heylings debate energy crisis management failures involving Ofgem.Some support1 report
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Paul Ekins, a professor at University College London, is involved in a situation concerning NESO, which operates under UK regulatory oversight.Some support1 report
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Ofgem announced a price cap rise in Scotland, driven by the Middle East conflict, leading to political demands from John Swinney.Some support2 reports
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Conflict in the Middle East is driving up wholesale energy prices, while VAT cuts are affecting the energy price cap.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Scottish leaders address rising energy costs as Ofgem sets a new price cap amid Middle East conflict driving up gas prices.Some support3 reports
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Geopolitical events are driving energy price cap hikes in England due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Middle East conflict impacts wholesale gas prices.Well supported4 reports
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The new Prime Minister faces pressure regarding how to address household support issues.Well supported90 reports3 developments inside
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The Bank of England is issuing warnings regarding rising prices and public finances as Ofgem continues to regulate energy price caps for average households.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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System operators and regulators in Portugal and Spain are taking steps to prevent grid collapse and improve infrastructure resilience.Some support2 reports
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Andy Burnham suggests a tariff mandate for Ofgem regarding energy projects in the Western Isles/Shetland.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Political figures in England and Wales discussed energy bill support and price cap policy, linking eligibility to Universal Credit.Some support1 report
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The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, is managing the grid connection queue capacity amid the fallout of sanctions cutting off cheap pipeline gas supplies.Some support1 report
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Policy targets support for Brighton families following the PM's announcement regarding VAT removal and its impact on the Ofgem price cap.Some support1 report
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The lake Loch Kemp in the Scottish Highlands is subject to energy project regulation by Ofgem.Some support1 report
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The PM's decision impacts Northern Ireland households as Ofgem sets price caps used for comparison under new Westminster legislation.Some support1 report
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Tensions in the Middle East affect oil prices, while Ofgem sets the household energy price cap.Some support9 reports
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The Green Party and Ellie Chowns urged Andy Burnham to cut energy bills following the Ofgem price cap increase.Some support3 reports
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Ofgem price cap drives demand for low-cost alternatives.Some support5 reports
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Cornwall expects high bills due to price cap changes announced by Ofgem.Some support2 reports
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Ofgem increased the energy price cap on June 26, and Greg Marsh was identified as the CEO of Nous.Some support1 report
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The FCA reviewed Drax's market statements and accounts regarding its power plant operation in Selby, while Ofgem found reporting failures concerning biomass sourcing.Some support2 reports
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BoE is balancing economic data against future Ofgem price cap hikes, while geopolitical stability affects global oil prices.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Northern Powergrid missed key power cuts targets set by the industry regulator, Ofgem.Some support1 report
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Ofgem cap affects energy prices due to conflict pressure originating from the Middle East, with ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner commenting on the situation.Some support2 reports
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Energy prices are reflecting geopolitical conflict, leading to accusations of causing economic inflation.Some support1 report
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The Met Office provided weather forecasts while Ofgem determined energy price caps on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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The UK energy price cap has fallen after a 12-month period of announcements.Some support1 report
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Ofgem regulates energy price caps across the UK regions amid rising gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Oil prices affected by the Strait of Hormuz impact the energy market regulated by Ofgem, monitored by Paul Nowak and the TUC.Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Ofgem
Events traced to Ofgem, step by step, newest first- Political cooperation may influence Ofgem's oversight of North Sea drilling decisionsPolitical cooperation may influence Ofgem's oversight of North Sea drilling decisionsPossible
- Sewage scandal may force Ofgem to tighten water company rulesPublic pressure over sewage spills may force Ofgem to tighten water company rulesLikely
- Weather warning may prompt Ofgem to monitor energy supply stabilityWeather warning could prompt Ofgem to monitor energy supply stability in ScotlandPossible
- Political pressure may force Ofgem to adjust energy oversightPolitical pressure over North Sea drilling may force Ofgem to adjust regulatory focusPossible
- Ofgem may adjust energy prices amid regional cost of living divideOfgem may face pressure to adjust energy pricing to address regional cost of living dividesPossible
- Fuel price transparency may give Ofgem better market oversightFuel price transparency may give Ofgem better market oversightPossible
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- Gas supply uncertainty may influence Ofgem's energy market oversightOfgem's regulatory decisions may be influenced by gas supply uncertainty and Jackdaw field approvalPossible
- New environmental demands may force Ofgem to adjust energy market rulesNew environmental demands in Scotland may require Ofgem to adjust energy market rulesPossible
Explainers that pass through Ofgem
Ofgem is a step on the way to someone elseAround Ofgem this week
News at the entities that move Ofgem most-
Andy Burnham StructuralPolitical rivals, including Burnham and Reeves, debated tax policy and the funding of state quangos.Moves Ofgem
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Scotland StructuralThe Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a new framework designed to support housing repairs across Scotland.Moves Ofgem
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Office for National Statistics StructuralReconomy provided expert commentary on current climate change trends.Moves Ofgem
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Middle East Shared contextCarl Benedikt Frey was appointed to the board of Apex Group for the Middle East region.Moves Ofgem
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Benchmark StructuralDA Davidson raised its target price on Palantir, while Benchmark reiterated a hold rating on the company.Moves Ofgem
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British Gas StructuralAndy Burnham is pressured regarding energy developments as Centrica and British Gas discuss investment decisions.Moves Ofgem
Connections
The 40 strongest of 105, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Andy Burnham Structural
Andy Burnham's policy announcements and leadership actions are subject to and directly influence the energy market oversight conducted by Ofgem.
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Wales Structural
Ofgem regulates energy price caps for households within the region of Wales.
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Scotland Structural
Ofgem functions as the formal energy market regulator for Scotland, setting price caps and governing energy policy within its jurisdiction.
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Office for National Statistics Structural
ONS provides official data on CPI and inflation rates, which Ofgem utilizes as inputs for energy price cap setting and market regulation.
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Great Britain Structural
Ofgem is the formal market regulator for the energy sector, responsible for setting and overseeing price caps within Great Britain.
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NESO Structural
NESO's operations are formally regulated and overseen by Ofgem, which approves changes to grid codes and grants extensions.
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Bush Structural
Ofgem regulates the energy market, and its price cap decisions directly influence the operational environment and consumer demand for Bush.
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Bank of England Operational
BoE must factor in Ofgem's energy price cap decisions as a critical variable influencing inflation targets and monetary policy.
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Shell Structural
Shell's operational pricing is subject to oversight and price cap setting by the UK energy regulator, Ofgem.
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government Structural
Ofgem operates as a specialized energy regulator whose mandates and functions are formally defined and influenced by government policy.
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Middle East Shared context
Middle East geopolitical instability drives global energy price volatility, forcing the UK regulator Ofgem to adjust market oversight and price caps.
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Benchmark Structural
Benchmark's wholesale prices are used by Ofgem to inform and determine energy price cap decisions.
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National Grid Structural
National Grid operates within the regulatory framework established by Ofgem, which informs its cost analysis.
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Andrew Anderson Operational
Ofgem's regulatory actions, specifically price cap increases, directly impact the household budgets of individuals like Andrew Anderson.
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National Energy System Operator Structural
The National Energy System Operator is subject to regulatory investigation by Ofgem following operational failures.
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Northern Ireland Structural
Ofgem regulates the energy market in Northern Ireland, including setting price caps.
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Harriett Baldwin Operational
The MP uses her office to scrutinize and challenge the price cap increases overseen by the regulatory body Ofgem.
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British Gas Structural
British Gas operates under the formal oversight and price cap structure established by the energy regulator, Ofgem.
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parliament Structural
one depends on the other
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Europe Operational
Ofgem operates as a UK energy regulator whose actions are observed within the broader European energy and regulatory context.
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Santander UK Structural
Santander UK's operations are subject to specific price cap constraints imposed by the regulatory body Ofgem.
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Hormuz Structural
The energy market regulated by Ofgem is functionally dependent on the operational status of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cornwall Structural
Ofgem's regulatory decisions, such as price cap changes, are forecast to directly influence energy costs and economic outcomes in Cornwall.
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Rachel Reeves Structural
Ofgem operates as the regulator implementing energy market policies set by the government, represented by Rachel Reeves.
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John Healey Structural
Political decisions and fiscal measures influence the regulatory parameters set by Ofgem, specifically the energy price cap.
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Harry Styles Operational
Harry Styles' live music events are observed to influence service prices monitored by Ofgem.
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Net Zero Structural
Ofgem regulates Net Zero, specifically by setting tariffs on energy usage.
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North East Operational
Ofgem's price cap decisions directly impact the economic conditions of households in the North East region.
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Octopus Energy Structural
Octopus Energy operates under the regulatory oversight of Ofgem, specifically regarding price cap increases.
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Department for Work and Pensions Structural
DWP manages a scheme that is formally overseen by the energy regulator Ofgem.
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ONS Operational
Ofgem's regulatory actions and price decisions directly influence the inflation data reported by ONS.
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Andrew Goodwin Operational
Andrew Goodwin provides expert analysis and commentary on the operational decisions and price cap set by the energy regulator Ofgem.
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Martin Lewis Operational
Martin Lewis actively critiques and comments on the energy market practices and regulatory environment overseen by Ofgem.
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Food and Drink Federation Operational
Ofgem's energy price cap decisions directly influence the production costs faced by the Food and Drink Federation.
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EON Structural
one depends on the other
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uSwitch Structural
Ofgem regulates the energy market in which uSwitch operates and monitors.
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SSE plc Operational
The relationship involves the operational co-action regarding backed long-duration energy storage projects.
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Labour Party Operational
The Labour Party influences the energy market by enacting policies, such as removing VAT, which Ofgem regulates.
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Stephen Flynn Operational
The relationship is characterized by the political pressure exerted by calls for energy power devolution from Westminster upon the regulatory body, Ofgem.
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John Swinney Structural
Swinney uses his platform to critique and call for changes regarding regulatory decisions made by Ofgem.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Ofgem price cap affects UK household energy costs, coinciding with Zendure launching its SolarFlow range in Great Britain.
- Energy price cap hikes are affecting consumer costs, leading to a political clash between Healey and Cooper.
- Chris Stark led clean power mission control and worked with Ofgem on energy goals for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Ofgem granted NESO an extension for grid connection dates as part of an initiative led by Andy Burnham to improve grid performance.
September 2026
7 events- Potential weather pattern affecting energy demand due to El Niño, involving the UK energy regulator Ofgem.
- Ofgem's energy price cap is reported to have fueled a rise in CPI inflation.
- Energy price increases are affecting manufacturers, as reported by the Food and Drink Federation.
- Renewed US-Iran hostilities and the Ukraine invasion are driving high wholesale gas prices in Europe.
- Jacobs was appointed as the engineering and regulatory partner for the MESH project, submitting to Ofgem's Long Duration Energy Storage Cap and Floor round.
- Operational failures led to a regulatory investigation involving the National Energy System Operator and Ofgem.
- Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.
August 2026
13 events- The Middle East conflict is causing oil prices to rise, leading to regulator price hikes that are now pressuring Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- A new power-hungry data center project requiring scrutiny is underway, with its development regulated and impacting London infrastructure.
- Central bank targets UK inflation rate, influenced by energy price cap hikes and financial forecasts from investment firms.
- Shell is moving its operations to London.
- Andy Burnham and Pippa Heylings debate energy crisis management failures involving Ofgem.
- Paul Ekins, a professor at University College London, is involved in a situation concerning NESO, which operates under UK regulatory oversight.
- Ofgem announced a price cap rise in Scotland, driven by the Middle East conflict, leading to political demands from John Swinney.
- Scottish leaders address rising energy costs as Ofgem sets a new price cap amid Middle East conflict driving up gas prices.
- Middle East conflict impacts wholesale gas prices.
- The Bank of England is issuing warnings regarding rising prices and public finances as Ofgem continues to regulate energy price caps for average households.
- System operators and regulators in Portugal and Spain are taking steps to prevent grid collapse and improve infrastructure resilience.
- Andy Burnham suggests a tariff mandate for Ofgem regarding energy projects in the Western Isles/Shetland.
- Political figures in England and Wales discussed energy bill support and price cap policy, linking eligibility to Universal Credit.
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July 2026
8 events- Conflict in the Middle East is driving up wholesale energy prices, while VAT cuts are affecting the energy price cap.
- The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, is managing the grid connection queue capacity amid the fallout of sanctions cutting off cheap pipeline gas supplies.
- Policy targets support for Brighton families following the PM's announcement regarding VAT removal and its impact on the Ofgem price cap.
- The lake Loch Kemp in the Scottish Highlands is subject to energy project regulation by Ofgem.
- The PM's decision impacts Northern Ireland households as Ofgem sets price caps used for comparison under new Westminster legislation.
- Tensions in the Middle East affect oil prices, while Ofgem sets the household energy price cap.
- The Green Party and Ellie Chowns urged Andy Burnham to cut energy bills following the Ofgem price cap increase.
- Ofgem price cap drives demand for low-cost alternatives.
June 2026
17 events- Global supply issues, driven by the Middle East conflict and Hormuz Strait blockade, are pressuring UK energy prices and affecting national inflation warnings.
- Great Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has been responsible for setting and implementing energy price caps for households.
- Ofgem sets the energy price cap for the UK amid rising prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
- Conflict in the Middle East is driving market volatility and impacting energy price cap decisions.
- Geopolitical events are driving energy price cap hikes in England due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- The new Prime Minister faces pressure regarding how to address household support issues.
- Cornwall expects high bills due to price cap changes announced by Ofgem.
- Ofgem increased the energy price cap on June 26, and Greg Marsh was identified as the CEO of Nous.
- The FCA reviewed Drax's market statements and accounts regarding its power plant operation in Selby, while Ofgem found reporting failures concerning biomass sourcing.
- BoE is balancing economic data against future Ofgem price cap hikes, while geopolitical stability affects global oil prices.
- Northern Powergrid missed key power cuts targets set by the industry regulator, Ofgem.
- Ofgem cap affects energy prices due to conflict pressure originating from the Middle East, with ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner commenting on the situation.
- Energy prices are reflecting geopolitical conflict, leading to accusations of causing economic inflation.
- The Met Office provided weather forecasts while Ofgem determined energy price caps on May 26, 2026.
- The UK energy price cap has fallen after a 12-month period of announcements.
- Ofgem regulates energy price caps across the UK regions amid rising gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
- Oil prices affected by the Strait of Hormuz impact the energy market regulated by Ofgem, monitored by Paul Nowak and the TUC.