Ofgem has reduced the amount suppliers can charge households for energy, but bills will still rise in April as government assistance fades. <br />The announcement by Ofgem does not directly affect what customers will pay for gas and electricity, but it does reduce the government's costs. <br />In April, the average household bill will rise to £3,000 per year. <br /><br />Campaigners argue that ministers should halt the hike because Ofgem's new cap lowers the cost of support.<br /> <br />The average annual household bill will rise from £2,100 to £3,000 in April as government assistance, known as the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), becomes less generous and a £400 winter discount on all bills expires. <br /><br />Currently, the government compensates energy suppliers for the difference between the guarantee and Ofgem's cap. <br />The energy price cap was £4,279 in January, but Ofgem announced on Monday that it would be reduced to £3,280 in April due to falling wholesale prices.
