Energy: Prices
Commons · Question 21785 · 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 assessment her department has made of the impact of rising wholesale costs on energy bills.
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...