The hidden charge on energy bills means struggling households could end up in debt even if they ration their energy usage
. Households who ration their energy use or even self-disconnect completely can rack up unmanageable standing charge debt,” he said.he thinks the standing charge for prepayment customers should be cut.
“I think standing charges alone are another burden on already cash-strapped consumers where, yet again, those with the lowest incomes and generally lowest energy consumption, are punished the most.” “It’s hard to justify a meter racking up hundreds of pounds a year, even when there’s hardly any usage,” he said.
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