Liverpool families paying more than most for household energy

Energy prices have gone up again across Merseyside, with some of the highest standing charges in the country adding to monthly bills.

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00:00In Merseyside, gas costs 6.30 pence per kilowatt hour, and the daily standing charge is 34.43 pence.

00:09Electricity is 27.72 pence per kilowatt hour, with a 69.95 pence daily standing charge, one of the highest in Britain.

00:18It means Liverpool families are paying more than most for the energy they use each day.

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

00:29The 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.

00:43Even 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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