Ministers in Great Britain face increasing pressure to reduce household energy costs as the Ofgem gas and electricity price cap rises next week. From 1 July, the quarterly cap increases by 13%, setting the average household’s annual energy bill at about £1,862. The rise is described as the steepest summer increase in four years. Reporting also links the bill increase to worsening affordability, citing official figures that show consumer energy debt reaching record highs. Other coverage notes that, while the July level rises, the cap is also expected to remain steady into the following quarter before changing again in October. Several outlets include consumer-focused guidance around switching tariffs and potential bill impacts for people who do not change plans, with references to fixed-tariff options and the possibility that some households could pay more if they stay on higher-priced deals. Across sources, the central point is the same: the Ofgem cap increase takes effect from Wednesday, raising bills for typical households and intensifying political and public pressure for measures to limit costs.