Triple Trouble: The Energy Big Six Ramp Up Their Prices Again
The energy market feels like a roller coaster, and the latest tilt comes from npower, who just joined the list of Big Six giants hiking rates. Their latest numbers: a whopping 9.3% jump for electricity, 11.1% for gas—meaning a dual‑fuel bill that’s up a full 10.4% overall.
What That Looks Like In Numbers
- Upcoming dual‑fuel bill: £1,459 per year (up from the previous £1,322)
- Average increase: £137 extra a year
The Other Big Players Wandering Into Hike Mode
Less than two weeks ago, SSE pushed an 8.2% raise, kicking off the wave. “Quick, please adjust your budgets!” said the firm on November 15.
Then came British Gas on November 23 with a mixed bag: 9.2% overall—split into 10.4% electricity and 8.4% gas. The company followed their price hike with a Twitter campaign so off‑track it turned into a viral moment of #LOL.
When a Twitter Campaign Goes Wrong
On the very day of the announcement, Brits gas tried to liven up the chatter, but the tweets came out clumsy, leading to a social media fiasco that many are still chuckling over. “Sometimes the tech isn’t the fans,” one Twitter thread joked, sharing the mishap as a light‑hearted reminder that even giants aren’t immune to mishaps.
Looking Ahead
There’s still no word from Scottish Power, E.ON, or EDF Energy about future hikes, but with three of the giants already updating their rates, the market’s heat is just turning up.
Keep your lights on, your right‑hand notes ready, and check your bills because from the trend, only the next year’s numbers will keep surprising you.
