Energy costs climb again for homes across North Wales

Gas and electricity rates have risen across North Wales, with households now paying some of the highest standing charges in Britain.

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00:00Across North Wales, gas prices are 6.30 pence per kilowatt hour, with a standing charge of 34.43 pence a day.

00:09Electricity now costs 27.72 pence per kilowatt hour, with one of the highest standing charges in the UK at 69.95 pence.

00:18It's another increase that's hitting households in the region as they prepare for winter.

00:22The latest rise follows Ofgem's quarterly review, which sets the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge for each unit of energy.

00:28The typical household will see bills go up by around 2%, bringing the annual total to about £1,755.

00:37That works out as roughly £35 extra a year compared to the previous cap.

00:42Even with the increase, bills remain around £625 lower than they were at the height of the energy crisis in early 2023.

00:51Ofgem says the change reflects higher costs of transporting energy across the network as operators adjust prices to keep supply stable.

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