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Energy shock starts to bite in Europe: UK household bills set for 'deeply unwelcome' 2-year high

CNBC · May 27, 2026, 12:41 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

“Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price we pay for energy,” the head of the U.K.’s energy regulator said.

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Energy shock starts to bite in Europe: UK household bills set for 'deeply unwelcome' 2-year high

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