EDF Energy customers face 2.6% price hike

EDF Energy customers in 11 of the 14 energy regions face higher bills from October, according to uSwitch.com.

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Around 1.2 million customers of EDF Energy will see their fuel bills increase by 2.6 per cent from October 1st, uSwitch.com has said.

The comparison site said the price hike will affected households in 11 of the 14 energy regions, adding around £11 to a standard electricity tariff.

Consumers with dual fuel provided by EDF can expected their annual bill to rise from £1,159 to £1,167, it added.

The energy firm has blamed increased distribution and transmission costs for the increase in its charges.

Thomas Lyon, uSwitch.com's energy expert, said that while wholesale prices remain "relatively low" these additional overheads can still rise.

"Over the next ten years, we expect these to play a growing role in pushing up the cost of our household energy bills," he commented.

Elsewhere, Consumer Focus said the price hike will come as a "big disappointment" to EDF Energy customers.

The organisation added that those affected by the change should shop around to ensure they are getting the best deal on their energy.

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