UK energy bills set to fall by £268 in April before further drops, offering respite after January rise
• Annual energy bills for a typical UK household expected to fall by £268 to £1,660 in April due to drop in wholesale energy prices
• Bills forecast to continue falling throughout 2024, potentially reaching £1,590 in July before slight rise to £1,640 in October
• Fall comes as bills set to rise by £94 to £1,928 in January when next price cap takes effect
• Drop offers "small light at end of tunnel" but energy market remains volatile so future rises possible
• Households may have to pay extra on bills to cover rising customer debt levels across energy sector