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.
EDF Energy has announced that households can save more than £100 compared to the newly established energy price cap of £1,641 for typical dual-fuel customers, effective from April 1. This announcement follows Ofgem's recent confirmation that it will reduce its energy price cap by 7%, influenced by a decrease in wholesale gas prices and the UK Government's decision to eliminate certain levies from consumer bills.
Ofgem's price cap is significant as it sets the maximum amounts that energy suppliers can charge for gas and electricity on standard variable tariffs, ensuring that consumers are protected from sudden spikes in energy prices. The price cap reduction effectively adjusts the costs that around 24 million households across the UK will need to pay, reflecting the current economic climate and changes in the supply chain.
EDF's commitment to offer savings for its customers signifies a competitive energy market where suppliers need to provide better deals to retain and attract customers amid fluctuating energy costs. This insight may prompt other energy suppliers to reassess their pricing strategies in light of the new cap, leading to overall benefits for consumers as companies vie for their business.