March 15, 2026

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US energy giant fires 2,000 as job losses rip through economy

Exxon Mobil is set to lay off 2,000 workers globally as part of a long-term restructuring plan. The move adds to a wave of job cuts hitting the oil and gas industry this year. The layoffs represent about three to four per cent of Exxon’s global workforce and are part of an ongoing drive to

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Running Your Dishwasher After This Time Will Save You a Ton on Your Energy Bill

If your routine is typical of most families, you finish up dinner, clean up, load the dishwasher, and run it immediately. But doing so could actually be costing you money. According to Corey Gilgan, owner of Oregon Generators, the early evening is the worst time to run your dishwasher. “The majority of Americans run their

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Millions of UK households warned over £100 rise to energy bills

British households are bracing for a £100 increase to their energy bills this April, a stark warning delivered just as a 2 per cent rise in Ofgem’s price cap takes effect. The price cap increase will see the average annual gas and electricity bill for direct debit customers climb from £1,720 to £1,755. Experts at

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Democratic House bill would reverse Trump energy policies, bolster RTO oversight

This story was originally published on Utility Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Utility Dive newsletter. Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin from California are preparing to introduce sweeping energy legislation that would reverse Trump administration policies, including by restoring clean energy tax credits and limiting

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How much will heating costs rise and what help is available?

With colder weather on the way, millions of households in Wales face another spike in energy costs. From 1 October, 2025, the price for energy for a typical household will go up by 2% to £1,755 per year. Bills are significantly lower than they were at the peak of the energy crisis, but another winter

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Energy costs in Wales – how much will they rise by and what help is there?

Energy regulator Ofgem says the energy costs are rising because transporting energy has become more expensive, and because the government needs to cover the cost of its energy policies. Those policies include providing extra financial support for people on benefits, as well as the cost of switching generators, such as windfarms, on and off –

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Winter energy bills about to rise for 34 million homes – how you can beat them

Regulator Ofgem’s energy price cap is rising to £1,755 a year – but you could save hundreds of pounds a year with a few simple steps 15:09, 30 Sep 2025Updated 15:45, 30 Sep 2025 Energy price rise will cause worry for millions – but there is much you can do about it(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Millions

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Basingstoke-based Tomato Energy faces losing licence over debt

Tomato Energy released a statement following the warning in which it said: “The Ofgem order is a Provisional Order that we are fully aware of and have over the last few months actively been working with and in conversations with Ofgem to alleviate their concerns. “We aim to continue to work with Ofgem to satisfy

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Energy switching checklist to help households beat the new price cap

The new price cap will rise from £1,720 to £1,755 on October 1. Advice Direct Scotland has shared a simple switching guide to help people beat the energy bill rise. (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire) Millions of household energy bills will rise by two per cent from Wednesday under the new Autumn price cap. Households on

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Save £500 on annual energy bills without changing usage habits

There is also one upgrade that could save you money on energy costs for years to come. There is also one upgrade that could save you money on energy costs for years to come.(Image: Getty Images ) Households across the UK could be losing hundreds of pounds every year because of one outdated piece of

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