Will rise to £3,519 a year an increase of more than 80%. analysts are now predicting that the price cap could rise again injanuary to more than £5,300, and then to more than £6,600 next april. the price cap doesn t apply to northern ireland as the market is regulated differently prices in northern ireland will also increase, but it s less clear when this will happen and by how much. the announcement today comes amid a wider cost of living crisis, with soaring prices and bills. frances read reports. we ve known for months it was coming, but now it s been confirmed the average household fuel bill will be £3,519 from october. the cap is set by the energy regulator ofgem and is the maximum amount companies can charge customers for each unit of energy. ofgem has acknowledged the situation ....