Stay Ahead of the October Price Hike
Posted on Sep 09, 2025It’s no secret that energy costs have been tough on households in recent years. Now, from 1st October 2025, bills are set to rise again, so it’s important to stay ahead of the October price hike.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has warned that millions of households could see their costs increase unless they act quickly. But Voyager Alliance is here to help you make sense of it all.
What’s Changing?
The energy price cap will rise by 2%. But what does this really mean? The price cap is the maximum amount companies can charge per unit of energy. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has confirmed that bills for the average UK household are set to rise.
The average annual bill will go from £1,720 to £1,755. That’s around £35 more a year for a typical household.
2/3 homes in England, Scotland and Wales are on the price cap. Basically, that’s you if you’re on your firm’s standard tariff – meaning their bills are due to rise in October. Martin Lewis urges these people to:
- Check fixed-rate deals now – Many are 15–17% cheaper than standard tariffs.
- Don’t wait – Once the October rise takes effect, the savings may disappear.
- Use comparison tools – They’ll show you if switching could save you money.
Do you have a spare minute? Watch what Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has to say.
How Voyager Alliance Could Help
We know rising bills can be stressful for members. With you in mind, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help manage the rising price cap.
We’ve launched our new Wellbeing Hub. Our one-stop space, designed with helpful tools to help organise your finances and feel more in control. Savings Street contains actionable money saving tips and budget friendly hacks to help you slash household bills and keep more cash in your pocket.
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