UK energy secretary considers rising-block tariff for bills

Summary

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is flirting with a rising-block tariff as an affordability measure, but Guardian columnist Nils Pratley argues it would be complex and a bad way to tackle bills. The Guardian says industry projections point to energy bills rising by around £400 annually in January and remaining high through the rest of the decade, even if wholesale gas prices fall. It also says £1bn in extra support for poorer households this winter is likely to be included in Chancellor John Healey’s budget this month.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   14 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the energy secretary is flirting with a rising-block tariff, which columnist Nils Pratley calls a bad idea for bills.