Ofgem

British  

/ ˈɒfˌdʒɛm /

noun

1. Office of Gas and Electricity Markets: a government body formed in 1999 by the merger of the separate regulatory bodies for gas and electricity; its functions are to promote competition and protect consumers' interests

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Ofgem

This - coupled with the increase in household energy bills on 1 July when the new Ofgem price cap takes effect - is expected to push UK inflation higher.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Before that, though, inflation is set to climb over the summer after regulator Ofgem lifted the energy price cap for households by 13% at the start of July.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Regulator Ofgem said the war means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £221 more a year, with an annual bill of £1,862.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Charlotte O'Leary, associate economist at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, says there is expected to be a "sizeable" upward impact on inflation when Ofgem increases its energy price cap in July.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

"While Ofgem, Ofcom and Ofwat have made some progress, they must now act with far greater urgency to ensure consumers get the standard of service they deserve."

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026