Energy price cap in Britain could near £3,000 this autumn

New forecasts suggest household bills could rise more than 1,000 after another spike in wholesale prices

The energy price cap could reach nearly 3,000 in the Britain at the beginning of October, with the planned increase possibly being more than 1,000 according to a new forecast.

It is expected to rise to 2,980.63 for the next period, which runs between October and December, after another spike in wholesale demand prices last week.