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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Costs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is taking steps it help ensure that costs charged by energy companies to customers reflect changes in the level of the energy market.

Answer

Domestic consumers can choose a Fixed tariff, based on the best prices available at the time, or they will move onto a Default tariff. Where they are on Default tariff their energy supplier must ensure that their prices are within the Energy Price Cap. Ofgem determines the level of the cap every three months to reflect trends in the energy market.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
186668
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Consumers Costs Energy Prices
Link
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