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Regulator prepares to lower its cap on energy prices and will make announcement next week

Ofgem's price cap, which governs what millions of people pay for their gas and electricity, is expected to fall to 1,925 when it is announced next week, according to the latest forecast from analysts at Cornwall Insight.

This means a 7% reduction in the amount that the average household pays for its energy every year. It will be the lowest the cap has been since March 2022.

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