E.ON customers to pay extra £97 a year after 8.8% price rise

German firm blames increase, which affects 2.5 million customers, on rising cost of government renewable schemesAbout 2.5 million E.ON customers will pay an extra £97 a year on energy bills in what consumer groups have branded a “monstrous” and “crippling” blow for householders.The company’s 8.8% price rise for customers on a dual-fuel standard tariff from the end of next month is the second highest increase among several announced recently by rivals, includin