House of Commons · Petition P002894
Standing Charges on Energy Bills
23 January 2024
Presented 1 time by 0 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning standing charges on energy bills was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue summary
The petition highlights the burden of high standing charges imposed by utility companies during a period of soaring energy costs and a cost of living crisis, particularly affecting low energy users in Linlithgow and East Falkirk.
Action requested
The House of Commons is urged to request the Government to consider abolishing standing charges to alleviate financial pressure on households and encourage responsible energy use.
Key facts
- Scottish households bear some of the highest electricity standing charges in the UK; households in Linlithgow and East Falkirk pay 62.1p per day on direct debit and 69.2p per day on standard credit; lower energy users can save proportionally less money by reducing usage.
Presentation timeline
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Presented 23 January 2024
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