Energy bills could rise further amid reports of plans to introduce new charge on gas
![A general view of a gas hob burning as consumer groups are predicting that the UK's other major energy suppliers will raise prices after SSE announced an 8.2\% increase in domestic bills.](https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/a-general-view-of-a-gas-hob-burning-as-consumer-groups-are-predicting-that-the-uks-other-major-energy-suppliers-will-raise.jpg?id=32959985&width=980&quality=90)
A general view of a gas hob burning as consumer groups are predicting that the UK's other major energy suppliers will raise prices after SSE announced an 8.2\% increase in domestic bills.
Gareth Fuller