PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Electricity and Natural Gas: Standing Charges (12 September 2023)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will discuss with Ofgem the potential merits of reviewing variations in energy providers' (a) gas and (b) electricity standing charges.

Asked by:
James Wild (Conservative)

Answer

The setting of standing charge is a commercial matter for suppliers. Standing charges are capped under the energy price cap which is set by Ofgem to protect customers on default tariffs.


Answered by:
Amanda Solloway (Conservative)
19 September 2023

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