Households across Britain are facing increasing energy costs this winter after the regulator raised its price cap from October 1.Ofgem's price cap has risen by £149 from £1,568 a year to £1,717 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Households across Britain are facing increasing energy costs this winter after the regulator raised its price cap from October 1.Ofgem's price cap has risen by £149 from £1,568 a year to £1,717 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.