Energy suppliers hike fixed rate deals: Is Brexit already pushing up our bills
Fixed energy deals have increased by up to £105 in the last month, according to research by uSwitch.com.
Fifteen suppliers have replaced their cheapest fixed tariffs with more expensive plans in the past month, putting up bills by an average of £38 a year.
The biggest hike has come from small energy supplier Extra Energy, which has put up the cost of it’s ‘fresh fixed price tariff’ by £105.
Sainsbury’s Energy - which is supplied by British Gas - has increased its fixed tariff by £94. While OVO Energy and First Utility have pushed up costs by £63 an £48, respectively.
Twelve of the firms have increased prices since the EU referendum result was announced on June 23.
Why prices are rising
"Concerns regarding future UK energy supplies, along with market uncertainty following t...