Iran war sees Martin Lewis tells E.On, OVO, Octopus customers 'do this now'Expert said prices are soaring now and he told energy customers to switch off price cap to fixed tariffs immediatelyView Image Martin Lewis told homeowers 'get off the Energy Price Cap now urgently' (Image: ITV)Martin Lewis has urged customers of energy firms including E.On, British Gas, OVO and Octopus to switch their tariffs 'right now'. The money-saving guru issued the warning as gas and oil prices rocketed amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. ‌Writing on X, Mr Lewis warned: "Important: If you can get off the Energy Price Cap right now, you should and urgently!" "The wholesale gas rate is spiking due to the Iran conflict, and it is a prime driver or UK elec prices. Oil prices surged by as much as 13% during Monday trading, climbing above 82 dollars per barrel, before retreating slightly.

Source: Daily Mirror March 03, 2026 11:37 UTC