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Ofgem has confirmed household energy bills will fall by around 7 per cent from July in its latest price cap update, bringing relief to overburdened households.
The news of a fall in energy costs comes as a relief for households who suffered through an 'awful April' of bill rises, highlighting the financial pressures they face.
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