Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 34 members in total.

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Energy prices for households and businesses

That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions of households and pensioners already struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing cost of living crisis; further recognises that the UK remains highly exposed to international fossil fuel price volatility, with gas frequently setting the price of electricity; recalls the significant costs borne by households and businesses during recent energy price shocks; believes that continued dependence on fossil fuels leaves the UK vulnerable global price shocks; and calls on the Government to break the link between the cost of electricity and the price of gas, guarantee that energy bills will not rise by £500 this year, establish energy price reduction schemes and accelerate investment in secure, homegrown renewable energy to strengthen the UK’s long-term security.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2944 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Ian Roome

Danny Chambers

Helen Maguire

Joshua Reynolds

Subjects

Business Energy Households Prices

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk