英国能源账单今夏预计将下降7%

Group 1 - Energy prices in the UK are expected to decrease by 7% starting in July, bringing average annual energy costs for households down to £1,720 [1] - Cornwall Insight predicts that the average annual reduction in gas and electricity costs for UK households will be approximately £129, influenced by falling wholesale gas prices due to tariffs and warm weather [1] - The predicted decrease is less than Cornwall Insight's previous forecast of a 9% reduction to £1,683, as wholesale prices have risen again and estimates for policy and grid charges have been updated [1] Group 2 - Ofgem will confirm the price cap level for July to September, with Cornwall Insight's predictions based on the assumption that suppliers will continue to charge an annual fee of £28 to assist indebted customers [2] - The forecast for further reductions in the price cap in upcoming quarters will be influenced by multiple factors, including climate change patterns, EU gas storage rule relaxations, ongoing disputes over US tariffs, and the repercussions of the Ukraine war [2] - The decrease in the price cap is seen as a positive development, providing much-needed relief for households facing high energy costs, although current prices remain significantly above early 21st-century levels [2]