Household energy prices in England, Scotland and Wales will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time. Regulator Ofgem says the war means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £221 more a year, with an annual bill of £1,862. Energy costs have rocketed since Iran started blocking the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, through which a fifth of the world's oil and gas usually flows, in response to the war. Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to find out how it could affect you. *Examples are illustrative with costs based on energy price cap rates for 1 July to 30 September 2026 for dual fuel customers paying by direct debit. (📸 Getty) #EnergyBills #Gas #Electric #UK #BBCNews