Crawley MP: PM delivers on his promise to get people the lowest energy tariffs

Henry Smith MP has welcomed the Prime Minister’s plans to lower energy bills for hardworking residents. 

Following the Prime Minister’s promise to take action to get people the lowest tariffs for their energy bills, yesterday the Government announced plans to force energy suppliers to offer their customers the best deals.

Under these proposals: 

  • Households will no longer face hundreds of tariffs, with energy companies limited to four tariffs per fuel.
  • Energy companies will have to make bills simpler for customers to understand, and outline personalised information on the cheapest tariff that they can offer.
  • Households will be moved onto the cheapest tariff under their supplier that suits them.

With over £300 difference between the cheapest and the most expensive tariffs on the market, the Prime Minister’s action is likely to make a significant difference to local people here in Crawley worried about their energy bills.  

Commenting, Henry said:

“The Prime Minister promised to take action to get people the lowest tariffs and so I’m delighted to be able to report that he has come true on that pledge.

“Households across Crawley will welcome this move to get their energy bills down. This action shows that the Government is serious about helping people with the cost of living. Along with tax cuts, three years worth of council tax freezes and all time low interest rates protecting mortgage payment, this action on energy prices will really help with hard pressed family budgets. 

“I’ve also recently called on Ofgem, the energy regulator, to take urgent action to protect small businesses from unfair practices being adopted by energy suppliers.  Current regulations allow suppliers to back-bill retailers and other small businesses for six years’ worth of incorrect bills, even when the supplier is at fault. I am supporting a campaign by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) to reduce this to twelve months, in line with protections for domestic customers. A recent survey of independent retailers showed that 36 percent have been overcharged in the past year, while more than 1 in 4 had received back bills from suppliers.”