Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

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Wholesale oil and gas prices have soared over the past month, with supply from the Middle East severely disrupted. While household energy bills are set to fall in April under Ofgem's price cap, there is likely to be a big jump over the summer. Rachel Reeves said it was "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.