Millions of UK households are bracing for sharply higher energy bills this winter, with Ofgem announcing a surge in the price cap.

From October, the Ofgem benchmark for an average dual-fuel household, paid via direct debit, is set to jump to £1,717, a substantial rise of £149 from the current figure of £1,568. This approximately 10% increase from the previous cap signifies an approximate addition of £12 per month to household energy bills, as stated by the energy watchdog.

The public…