Struggling to heat your home? Your bank balance might soon determine what you pay in daily energy charges, as regulator Ofgem opens consultation on “progressive standing charges” that could link fixed costs to household wealth or income. The proposal aims to shield vulnerable households from rising network costs while potentially increasing bills for wealthier customers. It marks a significant shift from the current one-size-fits-all approach that critics say unfairly burdens low-income consumers. Under the plan, your council tax band or earnings data could determine what you pay in daily standing charges – those fixed fees that hit your bill regardless … Continue reading Ofgem’s 13% Standing Charge Surge Prompts Income-Based Energy Billing Review