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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Polly Billington (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Retail Trade

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans the Government has to support retailers and their direct suppliers with energy bills, in particular addressing non commodity costs.

Answer

Tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority. Bringing down energy bills for good can only be achieved by ending our reliance on international fossil fuel markets.

Non-commodity costs pay for essential network infrastructure, system operations and generation investment to support the clean energy transition. We are committed to ensuring that the framework for recovering these costs is fair, proportionate, and supports a well-functioning and competitive market. We continue to work closely with the independent regulator, Ofgem, on these issues.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21429
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Energy Government assistance Prices Retail trade
Link
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