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Stop Energy Companies to increase the standing charge for Gas and Electricity.

Submitted on Thursday 10th March 2022

Rejected on Wednesday 16th March 2022

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Stop Energy Companies to increase the standing charge for Gas and Electricity.

Petition Details

Put pressure on energy companies to stop the increase on the standing charge.

Additional Information

The energy prices are pushing people into poverty and we cannot afford to pay these huge increases. The Government must step in to prevent this catastrophic impact on our lives.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for utility providers.

You can find out more about standing charges for energy here: www.energyhelpline.com/help/what-are-unit-rates-and-standing-charges

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a related action:

'Hold an urgent inquiry into the energy crisis, and remove VAT on fuel': petition.parliament.uk/petitions/605609

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