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Warm homes discount seen as inadequate as energy bills rise in 2027
The article cites forecasts for the first quarter of 2027, with Cornwall Insight projecting £1,999 and EDF £2,076, against an average dual-fuel price cap of £1,723 starting this week.
A Guardian Business commentary argues the current warm homes discount is inadequate and calls on ministers to introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than continuing to tinker with the discount.
It says the quarterly price cap level of £1,723 applies from Thursday for an average dual-fuel household, setting up what it describes as a major winter shock in energy bills.
The piece points to differing forecasts for the first three months of 2027, citing Cornwall Insight at £1,999 and EDF at £2,076, which it characterizes as about an 18% quarter-on-quarter rise in the unit rate during peak consumption months.
The author attributes the pressure largely to soaring gas prices and says the government cannot claim to be surprised by the developments despite the expected bill increases.