NORTH Wales electricity prices are rising by more than 100 per cent - the highest rate increase out of any UK area.
Research by the BBC has found that the price per day for Single Rate Electricity Meters is rising 102 per cent from April 1 - rocketing up from 23p to 45p per day.
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This is compared to the 38 per cent rise people living in London will experience.
BBC research has shown that the increase this spring varies disproportionately in different parts of Britain, when comparing standard variable tariffs for electricity paid for by direct debit.
Analysts told the BBC that local suppliers are moving charges which were once part of a consumer's unit price for energy (which now has a tight upper limit on it) over to their standing charge. They are also increasing standing charges to the maximum level for each region, which means a big jump for some places.
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In North Wales, the rise will add over £80 a year. In London less than £30 will be added.
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