Chancellor to end gas bill standing charges for 23 million homes

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Chancellor to end gas bill standing charges for 23 million homes
John Healey plans to abolish standing charges on gas bills for 23 million homes, saving two-thirds of households an average of £45 annually. He will ask Ofgem to remove the 'unfair and outdated' fixed daily fee in 2027 or soon after.
Why it matters: This move could reduce annual energy costs for many households and signal a shift in how energy bills are structured.
Sources: The Guardian Business

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