By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -Millions of Britons will pay higher energy costs from April after regulator Ofgem said its domestic price cap would rise 6.4% due to soaring wholesale energy prices.

Ofgem has confirmed the typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit will see their annual energy bill increase from £1,738 a year to £1,849 from April

The energy price cap will increase to £1,849 for a typical household on 1 April. Here's how it will affect your bills and whether now is a good time to fix a tariff