The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem has said.The increase will see bills increase by around £2.93 a month for the average household, leaving a home on a default tariff paying £102 for what currently costs £100 per month.Latest figures show more than a third of customers (37%) are now on fixed tariffs, which means they are protected from the upcoming rise.

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem has said.The increase will see bills increase by around £2.93 a month for the average household, leaving a home on a default tariff paying £102 for what currently costs £100 per month.Latest figures show more than a third of customers (37%) are now on fixed tariffs, which means they are protected from the upcoming rise.