OPFS responds to new energy price cap announcement

One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) has responded to the new energy price cap announced by Ofgem on 27 May 2026¹. The charity published its response under the heading "OPFS response to energy price cap announcement", dated 27 May 2026¹.

The response sits within OPFS's money pages, which set out the support the charity offers to single parent families. It says it runs a direct money and debt advice service alongside information and tips on budgeting and saving¹. The charity states: "You do not need to be on benefits to access our support. Whether you are behind on payments or just worried about money, talk to us."¹

The level of the cap itself, the date it takes effect and its effect on typical household bills are not given in the material published by OPFS, which describes the announcement rather than setting out figures¹. Ofgem's own announcement has not been reported here.

OPFS also publishes energy and money saving tips, a single parent's guide to saving money, and material on dealing with Christmas debt and the cost of Christmas¹. Its money pages note that the cost of living crisis has seen a large increase in the number of families experiencing problems with money, and that not talking about money can affect mental health and relationships¹.

Why it matters for households

The energy price cap limits what energy suppliers can charge domestic customers on default and standard variable tariffs, so a change to it feeds through to what many households pay for gas and electricity. It is set by Ofgem, and the announcement on 27 May 2026 is the point at which the next level becomes known¹.

For single parent families, the practical effect is on the size of the energy bill relative to a single income, and on what is left for other costs. OPFS's money and debt advice service is open to single parents whether or not they receive benefits, and covers budgeting and saving as well as debt¹. The charity's guidance notes that small, steady amounts saved can be worthwhile, and that saving on a single income can feel impossible when living costs are already rising¹.

The Energy Price Guarantee was a separate bill support scheme and is not the mechanism referred to in the 27 May 2026 announcement¹.

What happens next

OPFS's published news list also includes a response to a House of Lords debate on reforming the Child Maintenance Service, dated 15/06/2026, and a single parent FAQ on help with school holiday costs, dated 07/04/2026¹. No further dates connected to the energy price cap response are given in the material published by OPFS¹.