Ofgem

British

/ ˈɒfˌdʒɛm /

noun

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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However, energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the cap for standard variable tariffs, only covers England, Wales and Scotland.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Recent data from Ofgem showed that customers collectively owe more than £5bn in unpaid bills and charges to suppliers.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Ofgem will not announce the actual January price change until late November.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Energy regulator Ofgem has estimated that £70bn of investment is required in the grid between 2025 and 2031, quadrupling the current rate of investment.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Ofgem, the U.K.’s energy regulator, raised the household energy price cap by 13% at the start of July, pushing electricity and gas prices higher and contributing to the sharp rise in headline inflation that month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

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