Ofgem reveals ‘low or no standing charge’ energy tariff plan to help cut bills
Standing charges are applied daily, regardless of how much energy the customer uses, and many campaigners say they affect vulnerable customers more.
UK energy regulator plans to introduce zero standing charge tariffs
British energy regulator Ofgem on Thursday proposed that all energy suppliers offer tariffs with low or no standing charges, allowing consumers to pay these costs as part of their unit rate, to give them more flexibility in managing energy bills.
Ofgem moves to shake up energy bills with zero standing charge tariffs
Ofgem has unveiled plans to force energy suppliers to offer tariffs with low or zero standing charges, giving customers more flexibility in how they pay for their energy. A consultation launched today will explore how these tariffs, set to be available from winter 2025/26, could work in practice.
Energy standing charges: electricity, gas firms may have to offer revised tariffs under Ofgem plans - meaning
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced new plans that will make energy suppliers offer tariffs with low or no standing charges. This will allow energy customers the option of low or no standing charges, instead of paying these charges daily as part of their usual energy bill.
Will Ofgem's 'no standing charges' energy deals REALLY cut bills?
Standing charges are set by energy suppliers and rack up daily, regardless of how much energy you use that day.
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