Experts are warning that UK households face renewed pressure on energy bills this winter as wholesale gas prices climb and storage levels fall.
The concerns are driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which continue to inject volatility into global energy markets and threaten supply chain stability.
The combination of lower-than-expected gas storage fills and rising wholesale costs has triggered fresh anxiety among consumers.
Industry observers note that the current market environment is pricing in significant geopolitical risk, with the potential for supply disruptions to drive prices higher in the coming months.
This development follows earlier advice for UK consumers to secure fixed-rate energy tariffs immediately to hedge against potential cost spikes.
The warning underscores the persistent vulnerability of household budgets to external shocks, particularly as the heating season approaches and demand for gas is set to increase.