MoneySavingExpert News Utilities Warm Front energy grant scheme open for applicationsThe Warm Front scheme that provides grants of up to £6,000 to insulate homes in England has reopened to new applicants.15 April 2011 Petrol price hike fears as oil price surgesOil prices have hit an all-time high in sterling terms which could lead to further petrol price rises.5 April 2011 Energy price hikes for hundreds of thousandsUp to half a million households will be hit by gas and electricity price hikes today as numerous cheap deals expire.1 April 2011 Energy firms forced to give 30 days' notice of price risesEnergy companies that hike prices must give their customers at least 30 days' warning, the industry regulator has said.28 March 2011 Energy prices predicted to rise: should you fix?Energy prices are predicted to rise this year, prompting some experts to suggest you consider fixing gas and electricity costs. 22 March 2011 Energy firms ordered to play fair on prices - OfgemThe energy regulator has threatened Britain's Big Six energy firms with action if they don't simplify prices.21 March 2011 Motorists call for £1 per litre petrol in BudgetA mammoth 86% of motorists have called on the Chancellor to bring the price of petrol down to £1 per litre or less, in a huge poll of over 14,000 people.17 March 2011 Water bill prices set to rise this AprilConsumers will be hit by water bill price hikes of up to 9.1% from 1 April. 14 March 2011 Broadband 'half advertised speed'The average UK broadband speed remains less than half that advertised, with regulator Ofcom pushing for new rules to ensure consumers are not misled.2 March 2011 EDF hits millions with price risesOver three million EDF Energy customers will be hit by price hikes that kick-in today.2 March 2011 First888990 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us