Ofgem

British

/ ˈɒfˌdʒɛm /

noun

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets: a government body formed in 1999 by the merger of the separate regulatory bodies for gas and electricity; its functions are to promote competition and protect consumers' interests

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This month Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator, said a surge in demand for grid connections last year had been "driven by the rapid growth" of data centres.

From BBC

This was an attempt to not just illuminate the notable cut to energy bills announced under the Ofgem price cap, but also to start to float a broader story about the UK economy, after some rosier numbers in recent days.

From BBC

Energy regulator Ofgem will publish its next price cap imminently.

From BBC

Ofgem is announcing changes to its price cap, which affects millions of households on variable deals.

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The latest price cap set by the energy regulator Ofgem rose by 0.2% for the January to March period, following a 2% increase in October.

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