26/10/2026
As temperatures begin to drop, the question of turning the heating on is popping up in all our minds. But with Ofgem allowing a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026, the costs of heating the house are becoming an ever growing issue.
According to the MetOffice, the recommended time to turn on the heating is when temperatures drop below 15 degrees celsius, which is about this time of year. Managing the rising costs of staying warm can be a source of anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be. How are you all staying warm this winter?
Sources: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/energy-price-cap-will-rise-4-october-2026
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/climate/maps-and-data/uk-climate-averages