Energy: Prices
Commons · Question 21783 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps her department is taking to support people with rising energy costs.
Answer
Answered by Polly Billington, 8 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that any price rise is a concern for households. The latest increase in energy bills is driven by increased wholesale energy costs, particularly gas, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This means families and busine...