Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Fuel Poverty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what measures are in place to protect vulnerable households from fuel poverty following the increase in the energy price cap in July 2026.

Answer

Tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority. The Government acted at last year’s Budget by taking on average £150 of costs off energy bills, with those decisions now factored into bills for the years to come


The recent rise in the price cap announced by Ofgem will be deeply concerning news for families. That is why we are doubling down on our mission for clean power to get us off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices and onto clean, homegrown power to bring down bills for good


In addition, around 6 million households in Britain will have benefitted from our expanded £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, which will remain in place for the rest of the decade. We understand that the developments in the Middle East are concerning: we will continue to monitor the situation ahead of the winter and plan for all contingencies.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15194
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Energy Fuel poverty Protection Prices Vulnerable adults
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk