Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Database Integration
Deadline for fuel retailers to test compatibility with the national Priority Use database.
Retailer Consultation
DESNZ begins meetings with major fuel wholesalers and the Petrol Retailers Association.
Framework Disclosure
Initial details of the updated fuel rationing priority list are released to local authorities.
Resignation Announced
Brearley announces he will step down to allow for new leadership in the net-zero transition.
Price Cap Drop
Ofgem confirms annual energy bills will fall by £117 from April 2026.
Bulb Energy Sale
Ofgem oversees the controversial sale of Bulb Energy to Octopus Energy.
Energy Crisis Begins
Wholesale gas prices spike, leading to the collapse of dozens of UK energy suppliers.
Brearley Appointed
Jonathan Brearley takes over as CEO of Ofgem from Dermot Nolan.
The UK government has finalized a tiered priority framework for fuel rationing to ensure essential services remain operational during potential supply disruptions. The plan elevates emergency services and critical infrastructure while placing strict limits on commercial and private transport.
Jonathan Brearley has announced his resignation as CEO of Ofgem, ending a six-year tenure defined by the 2021 energy crisis and the implementation of the price cap. His departure triggers a high-stakes search for a successor to lead the UK's regulatory transition toward a decarbonized power grid by 2030.