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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British Gas explains money saving change after energy price cap April date

British Gas discusses the implications of Ofgem's energy price cap changes that will lead to reduced costs for households from April to June 2026.

Feb 27 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Switching energy deal can save £200 as price cap falls, say experts

Experts recommend households on energy tariffs linked to the price cap switch to fixed deals to save over £200 annually due to a recent price cap reduction.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Double blow from Junts to the Government: the second attempt to approve the 'social shield' fails and the decree to cap prices in emergencies falls

The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic pushes for ETS system change, proposing price cap and further delay

The Czech Republic is advocating for adjustments in the ETS system, suggesting a price cap alongside a proposal for additional delays.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis urges UK households to take advantage of dropping energy prices

Martin Lewis encourages UK households to capitalize on falling energy prices due to a reduction in the Energy Price Cap.

Feb 25 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Energy bills may be coming down - but there is a sting in the tail for many'

Energy bills in the UK are projected to decrease by an average of £117 annually, but the reduction may not be as beneficial for many families as it seems due to updates in the price cap and seasonal changes in energy usage.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EDF says customers can beat energy price cap by more than £100

EDF Energy claims that customers can save over £100 compared to the new energy price cap set by Ofgem.

Feb 25 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis reveals 'simple' way to cut your energy bill after Ofgem update

Martin Lewis advises households on how to reduce energy bills following a reduction in Ofgem's energy price cap.

Feb 25 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

See how much YOUR energy bill will fall by with our calculator after Ofgem update

Ofgem has announced a fall in energy price caps, allowing households to estimate their future energy bills with a new calculator.

Feb 25 • 07:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem energy price cap announced as millions to see bills fall - how it impacts you

The Ofgem energy price cap will decrease, resulting in lower energy bills for millions of households starting April 1.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Energy bills will fall by £117 for millions of households in Great Britain from April

Annual energy bills in Great Britain will decrease by £117 from April due to a drop in Ofgem's price cap, providing some relief to households.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem announces big fall in energy price cap: LIVE updates

Ofgem has announced a reduction in the energy price cap, bringing it down to £1,641 for typical dual fuel households starting in April.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From now on, reporting stock price manipulation = a turnaround in life... a reward of 24 billion won is not just a dream

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced the removal of the cap on rewards for reporting stock market manipulation, enabling potential rewards of up to 30% of recovered illegal gains or penalties for whistleblowers.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook

The energy price cap in the UK will decrease in April 2026, yet concerns persist regarding the ongoing impacts of the war in Ukraine on energy prices and costs.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exact date of next Ofgem energy price cap change for 2026

The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, will announce the new energy price cap this week, which will take effect on April 1, 2026, potentially affecting household energy costs.

Feb 25 • 02:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem energy price cap set to fall sharply - everything you need to know

The UK energy price cap is expected to drop significantly, impacting household energy bills positively from April 1.

Feb 24 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iberia stops applying the price cap on the Madrid-Barcelona route

Iberia has ceased to apply a €99 price cap on flights between Madrid and Barcelona, reverting to normal pricing after resolving previous issues with high-speed train service.

Feb 23 • 08:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exact date for 'energy bills to be slashed' with announcement due in days

Households in the UK are expecting a reduction in energy bills with an upcoming announcement from Ofgem about a price cap cut.

Feb 22 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem shares 'minor' change that makes 'significant' savings on energy bills

Ofgem has issued new advice to UK households on how to save on energy bills with simple actions as the energy price cap is set to decrease.

Feb 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Energy bills set to fall by £117 a year from April for millions of Brits

Energy bills in the UK are projected to decrease by £117 annually starting in April, due to changes in the Ofgem price cap and government measures.

Feb 18 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse

Brazil is on track to exceed its beef export quota to China, risking a collapse in domestic prices due to a significant tariff on excess exports.

Feb 17 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government limits hotel prices in Grazalema and 13 other municipalities affected by the storm 'Leonardo'

The Spanish government has enacted a price cap on hotel services in fourteen municipalities affected by storm Leonardo to protect residents displaced by the emergency.

Feb 17 • 09:39 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Two EU members oppose bloc’s latest Russia sanctions

Greece and Malta have expressed opposition to the EU's proposed ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil, which aims to replace the G7 price cap with an outright prohibition.

Feb 11 • 14:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechia will seek support for a fundamental modification of allowances, wants a price cap

Czechia plans to seek support for significant changes to its allowance system, aiming to introduce a price cap.

Feb 10 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government approves a decree to cap prices in emergency situations following the tragedy in Adamuz

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to limit prices on goods and services during emergencies to protect consumers from excessive charges.

Feb 10 • 13:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government approves a legal mechanism to cap transport prices in emergencies like that of Adamuz

The Spanish government has approved a decree to cap transport prices during emergencies, following significant price hikes after a train accident in Adamuz.

Feb 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Greece and Malta have become obstacles to the EU's new sanctions on Russian oil – Bloomberg

Greece and Malta are blocking the EU's proposal for new sanctions on Russian oil, which would replace the price cap with a ban on essential transportation services.

Feb 10 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Shipping: Towards a complete blockade on Russian crude oil

The European Union is preparing a significant intervention in the Russian oil transport market by planning to replace the price cap with a complete prohibition on shipping services for Russian crude oil.

Feb 9 • 13:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rent Control Reform: The Next Cap

The German Federal Ministry of Justice seeks to cap index rents and tighten regulations around rent price ceilings to alleviate the burden on tenants.

Feb 9 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Energy bills 'reduced' with B&Q £24.39 item 'nobody knows is there'

A B&Q product priced at £24.39 may offer a solution for Brits facing rising energy costs amid a recent price cap increase.

Feb 6 • 22:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government is preparing a price cap on electricity – Support up to 2,880 euros per year

The Finnish government is working on a legislative proposal to regulate electricity retail prices during a price crisis, aiming to ensure affordable energy for households and small businesses.

Feb 3 • 14:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

E.ON customers to save £509 after latest tariff rate change in price cap update

E.ON Next customers in the UK will benefit from a £509 savings following recent tariff adjustments aimed at reducing energy bills for electric vehicle drivers.

Feb 3 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Iberia limits the price of the Air Bridge to 99 euros due to the influx of passengers

Iberia Airlines sets a price cap of 99 euros for its Madrid-Barcelona Air Bridge amid rising passenger numbers, while the government criticizes companies for unjustifiably raising prices.

Feb 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Eok-kyun: The U.S. Provides 400 Billion Won, But Expanding Reward for Reporting Stock Price Manipulation

Korea's Financial Services Commission chair, Hong Eok-kyun, announced plans to significantly raise reward caps for reporting unfair trading and to create a new fund for proportional rewards based on unlawful profits, following previous criticisms of the low reward cap in Korea compared to the U.S.

Feb 3 • 05:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

EU lowers price cap for oil from Russia. The market buys cheaper

Brussels has reduced the price cap for Russian oil from $47.6 to $44.1 per barrel, effective February, while Russian companies offer crude below $30 to attract buyers.

Jan 15 • 15:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The European Union lowered the upper price limit for Russian oil again

The European Union has lowered the upper price limit for Russian oil in response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, with new price limits set to take effect.

Jan 15 • 09:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

EU lowers price cap for Russian oil

The European Union has lowered the price cap on Russian oil to $47.6 per barrel until January 31, reducing it further to $44.1 per barrel starting February 1, while maintaining a transitional period for higher payments until April 2026.

Jan 15 • 07:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Aluminum: New Upward Cycle for Price – What Changes in the Market in 2026

Aluminum prices are entering 2026 above $3,000 due to limited supply, a Chinese capacity cap, and strong demand, with analysts predicting further increases in the coming year.

Jan 7 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Price cap rise pushes up winter energy bills but Brits can still save with trick

Energy bills in the UK are set to rise this winter despite promised reductions, which will not take effect for months, leaving households facing higher costs just as energy usage peaks.

Jan 6 • 04:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Energy bills rising again from today as new Ofgem price cap updates

Energy bills in the UK will increase slightly as the new Ofgem price cap takes effect, raising the average annual bill for direct debit customers by £3.

Jan 1 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK energy bills set to rise with snow, gales, and cold weather to pummel UK

UK households are anticipating a rise in energy bills due to a 0.2% increase in Ofgem's price cap amidst severe cold weather conditions.

Dec 31 • 06:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras: We extend the low price for agricultural electricity and lower it even more, without a cap on the return of the excise tax on diesel

Greek Minister Tsiaras announced an extension and further reduction of low electricity prices for farmers, highlighting the need for dialogue to address long-standing agricultural issues.

Dec 29 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem energy bill change from January 2026 - exact date explained

Ofgem has announced a price cap increase for energy bills starting January 2026, affecting millions of households in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Dec 27 • 09:42 UTC

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