Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has identified energy affordability as her primary objective, acknowledging that UK households face a difficult period ahead. Industry forecasts suggest that annual energy bills could rise by approximately £400 starting in January, with prices expected to remain elevated throughout the decade, regardless of fluctuations in wholesale gas costs.

To address these pressures, the government is reportedly considering a 'rising block tariff'—a pricing structure where the cost per unit of energy increases as consumption rises. This model is intended to protect low-usage households while penalizing high-volume consumers. While the Secretary has framed her success on her ability to lower costs for the public, the potential implementation of this tariff system remains a subject of debate regarding its effectiveness and fairness in the current economic climate.