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Pre-payment Meter Energy Customers and Higher Costs
P002796 - 25 January 2023
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning pre-payment meter energy customers and higher costs was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition highlights the unfairness of prepayment meter customers, who are often among the most vulnerable in society, paying more for energy than standard credit or direct debit customers.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to ensure that prepayment meter energy customers do not pay more than standard credit or direct debit customers.
Key Facts
- Nearly 4.5 million pre-payment energy customers are affected.
- These customers pay an average additional 20p per day in standing charges alone.
- Regional variations exist; for example, North of Scotland residents may pay up to 17.82p more daily than those in London.
- In 2022, over 3.2 million prepayment meter customers were disconnected due to running out of credit.
- There has been a significant increase in forced prepayment meter installations.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
25 January 2023
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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