EDF predicts January price cap rise, launches new tariff
Article Summary
- Key point
- EDF predicts a £19 increase to the Ofgem price cap from January 1, 2025, bringing it to £1,736. In response, EDF is launching a new 12-month fixed-rate energy tariff for consumers.
- Why it matters
- May add upward pressure to household energy bills.
- Expected impact
- Likely negative impact — Signals tightening or strain in the UK energy market.
EDF predicts a £19 increase to the Ofgem price cap from January 1, 2025, bringing it to £1,736. In response, EDF is launching a new 12-month fixed-rate energy tariff for consumers.
What This Means
This forecast indicates a slight but unwelcome rise in energy costs for millions of UK households, continuing the trend of volatile prices. We advise bill-payers to compare EDF's new fixed tariff against the predicted cap, but also consider other market offerings carefully. While a fixed deal offers certainty, it's crucial to ensure it doesn't lock you into a higher rate if the cap falls later in the year.
- Consumers: May add upward pressure to household energy bills.
- Businesses: Could raise energy costs or operational risk for businesses.
- Energy market: Signals tightening or strain in the UK energy market.
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Solar Power Portal · 13 August 2026
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