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households
Commodities Guernsey Energy Prices Rise by 19% in a Year - Report
Energy prices in Guernsey rose 19% over the year ending June 2026, the highest among all categories, pushing overall RPI inflation to 4.3%. Retired households saw a 5.2% increase in their cost of living, according to a new report.
Business Record 7.4m UK households struggle to afford essentials as cost-of-living crisis deepens
A record 7.4 million low-income households in the UK are struggling to afford essentials such as food, heating and clothing, according to anti-poverty charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to cut VAT on electricity bills from October, but charities are calling for further measures.
Commodities CMA Recommends Heating Oil Protections After Prices Peak 92% Higher in West Midlands
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recommended stronger protections for heating oil customers after prices almost doubled following the US-Israel war with Iran. The plan covers pricing transparency, cancellations, and compensation for 1,700 cancelled orders. West Midlands households, including Jemma McCarron and Nick Weaver, welcomed the proposal amid supply disruptions and soaring costs.
UK Household Energy Bills to Rise 13.5% as Wholesale Costs Driven by Iran Conflict
UK household energy bills will rise 13.5% from July 1, adding £221 to annual costs, driven by higher wholesale prices linked to the conflict in Iran. Ofgem's cap adjustment reflects these costs, with bills now 79% above pre-crisis levels.
Technology India's Rooftop Solar Surge: 75 Lakh Homes by December
India aims to power 75 lakh households with rooftop solar systems by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative, launched in 2024, has already solarized 40 lakh homes, with significant government subsidies driving adoption.