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Energy UK warns scrapping gas standing charges must not leave low-income households worse off
Energy UK chief executive Dhara Vyas said moving gas standing charges into the price per unit will be good news for many customers but needs care to support low-income households who would otherwise lose out. The trade body said its Sparking Change report with Mitsubishi Electric had recommended the move from April 2028 alongside a social discount scheme.
Our readEnergy UK also wants the change designed so it does not add to suppliers' financial risk, which is for the government and Ofgem to work out.
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