"An unpleasant surprise every spring and autumn" Rik Smith of Uswitch on price cap, Jazz FM Business Breakfast

A price cap for energy customers on what are often the most expensive tariffs is now in force.

The limit on so-called “standard variable tariffs”, which are the default for providers, is now £1,137.

The regulator says it’ll save 11 million people an average of £76 a year, but energy firms say its restrictive, and consumer groups are warning better deals for switchers are already disappearing as costs are expected to rise.

Joining Nick Howard is energy expert Rik Smith from Uswitch.