{
  "id": 10802476,
  "title": "Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/household-energy-bills-forecast-to-see-biggest-rise-in-four-years",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T23:03:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwz0zvj4m1myo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Household energy bills are set to experience the largest increase in four years, with a typical annual bill forecast to rise by £276, according to figures shared with the BBC. The 16% predicted increase will hit millions of households at the coldest time of the year, putting increased pressure on the government to provide support for those struggling to pay.",
  "summary": "A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Business",
        "title": "Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/household-energy-bills-forecast-to-see-biggest-rise-in-four-years-10807785",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:03:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}