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Energy firm E.ON raises prices
Energy supplier E.ON is to increase prices by 3.7% for average dual fuel bill (an extra £48) and gas by 4.6% (£37) from January 18.
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E.ON customers' dual fuel energy bills to rise by 3.7%
E.ON has announced its customers' dual fuel energy bills will increase by an average of 3.7% from January 18.
The company said that means the average variable dual fuel bill will go up by £48, electricity only prices will increase by 3.7% or £20, and gas only bills will climb by 4.6% or £37.
Chief executive Tony Cocker said changes announced by the Government earlier this week reduced the overall level of the rise that was necessary to cover extra costs.
The energy firm said it was "working hard to limit the impact on its customers" by announcing a lower average percentage rise than any other major supplier.
E.ON previously said it did not expect to raise prices
Earlier this week, E.ON said it did not expect to have to raise prices in the next 18 months "as a result of social or environment obligations".
But E.ON also warned, "There remains a risk, however, that increases in network charges or wholesale energy costs for example could force a price increase".
The announcement followed the Government's shake-up of green levies on Monday.
E.ON announces 3.7% average price increase
Energy supplier E.ON will increase prices by an average of 3.7% from January 18.