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<p>The Energy White Paper, which has affordability at its heart and includes measures
we are bringing forward to keep bills affordable, was published earlier this month,
and sets out the historic context for consumer energy bills. The average household
dual fuel bill in 2019 was similar to 2010. However, the underlying costs have changed.
Over the past decade, electricity prices have risen because of policy and network
costs, while gas prices have fluctuated, reflecting movements in the wholesale gas
price. However, consumers have used less energy, which has balanced out the cost increase.</p>
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