Ofgem has reduced the amount energy companies may charge consumers for energy, but bills will still climb in April as government assistance wanes. The move by Ofgem does not immediately impact what customers will pay for gas and electricity, but it does lower the government's expenses. In April, the usual annual household bill will increase to £3,000. Source Campaigners argue that the increase should be halted because Ofgem's new cap cuts the cost of support. In April, the usual yearly household cost will increase from £2,100 to £3,000. This is due to the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) becoming less generous and the end of a £400 winter discount on all bills. Now, the government compensates energy suppliers for the gap between the guarantee and the cap imposed by Ofgem. The energy price cap was £4,279 in January, but due to declining wholesale costs, Ofgem said on Monday that it will reduce to £3,280 in April. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said: "The...