The new figure represents a 6.4% a year - or £9.25 per month - increase in the typical sum the vast majority of households face paying for gas and electricity when using direct debit.
Market analysts expect natural gas costs to remain elevated in the coming months due to Europe's need to restock ahead of next winter.
That, in turn, has sapped stockpiles and even prompted a warning last month from the owner of the UK's largest gas storage facility that levels were "concerningly low".
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Europe has seen a price spike due to strong demand in recent months, driven by colder weather compared to recent years.
