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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Unlike consumers who use gas and electricity for heating and hot water, prices for households using oil are not capped by regulator Ofgem.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Unlike consumers who use gas and electricity for heating and hot water, whose prices are capped until the end of June, those using oil are not regulated by Ofgem.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Household energy bills are set to fall by 7% in April, Ofgem previously announced, following a shake-up in charges by the UK government.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Tesla Energy Ventures secured a license from Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, to supply electricity to consumers in England, Scotland, and Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“Protecting consumers and maintaining a secure, fair energy market underpins every licensing decision we make,” an Ofgem spokesperson said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

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