SwitchInsights
Independent energy insights from industry professionals. We break down what's really happening with UK energy prices — no jargon, no spin.
A sudden spike in wholesale gas prices has sent shockwaves through energy markets. We break down what's driving the surge, what it means for the April price cap, and whether households should be worried.
6 March 202665% of UK households are overpaying on their energy bills right now — most are on a default tariff with no switching protection.
You're paying wind farms to switch off when it's too windy. Constraint payments cost you around £100/year.
UK energy debt has tripled to £4.4 billion. Suppliers recover bad debt from all customers — adding around £52 to your annual bill.
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Only £44 of your £1,641 annual bill is supplier profit. Ofgem data reveals where the rest goes, why 30+ suppliers went bust, and what's actually worth being angry about.
10 March 2026The Q2 price cap cut is real, but ministers are presenting the numbers in a misleading way. Here's what the drop actually means for your bill.
1 March 2026Ofgem's annual state of the market report contains a striking contradiction. Customer satisfaction is at an all-time high — and so is energy debt. We unpack both.
17 February 2026Ofgem banned the cheapest switching deals to protect vulnerable customers. The unintended consequence: fewer people switch, and bills stay higher for everyone.
11 February 2026Fuse Energy's rapid rise mirrors the playbook of dozens of challenger suppliers before it. We look at the pattern — and what history tells us about what comes next.
2 February 2026Moving house? You're about to be automatically enrolled with the incumbent supplier on a deemed rate. Here's how to avoid overpaying from day one.
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