Energy price cap, domestic and other merged topic

[adam2]

21 pence a unit though is almost BAU.

It does give us time to make more preparations and buy any required kit etc at a decent price as the panic wears off.

Of course, in a few months .. or maybe next winter ... we will see an action replay.

Yes, but, a lot of doom preparations are already more expensive and in short supply. I regularly check fleabay for ;
Packs of fifty Duracell D size.
Surplus wool blankets.
Bulk packs of household candles.
And other items. Not because I need any but I regard prices and availability as a sort of "doom index"

[BritDownUnder]

Power bill increases have come to Australia. I use a government owned retailer for my electricity as I don't mind the profits going back to them rather than overseas.

Solar feed in tariff cut from 11c to 7c per kWh which adds justification to buying the EV and zappi charger.
Off peak tariff increased from 14c to 18c per kWh.
Mid tariff increased from 24c to 29c per kWh.
Peak tariff decreased from 52c to 47c per kWh.

Hardly horrific price rises but we are told there are more to follow next year. Seems like they are trying to stop a full headlong rush to get home batteries by not increasing the peak rate tariff.

[adam2]

This report suggests that UK consumers are paying excessive prices for electricity.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64471262
They note in particular that electricity prices are linked to the natural gas price, despite only about 40% of our electricity being generated thus.
Wind power is actually getting cheaper.