Energy giant SSE has revealed it is raising its electricity and gas prices by 6.7% due to increasing costs.

The change, which is due to come into effect from 11 July, will see typical fuel bills for 2.36 million customers increase by £76 per year.

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Stephen Forbes, Chief Commercial Officer of SSE Energy Services, said the company "deeply regrets" having to raise prices.

"However, as we've seen with recent adjustments to Ofgem's price caps, the cost of supplying energy is increasing and this ultimately impacts the prices we're able to offer customers," he said.

"We will be writing to all affected customers, setting out details of the changes and identifying any ways in which we could help them save money."

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