Standing charge up 30%

keirnen

Has anyone noticed that Scottish and Southern's daily standing charge is going up 30% on 14th August from 16.24 pence to 21.26 pence? Nobody ever mentions this price increase - I wonder why?

Stompa

14th September surely? And the price rises were mentioned here:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/utilities/2011/07/scottish-and-southern-is-latest-to-raise-energy-prices

jalexa

keirnen wrote: »

...Has anyone noticed that Scottish and Southern's daily standing charge is going up 30%...

A Consumer Focus accredited comparison website will accurately calculate the headline cost for the entered annual consumption in kWhrs.

Increasing standing charge is something that "discriminates" against *very* low users.

*That* would be a better criticism of Scottish and Southern Energy.

Bark01

jalexa wrote: »

A Consumer Focus accredited comparison website will accurately calculate the headline cost for the entered annual consumption in kWhrs.

Increasing standing charge is something that "discriminates" against *very* low users.

*That* would be a better criticism of Scottish and Southern Energy.

Or it makes sure that very low users pay the full fixed costs of supplying them energy. Making the pricing system fairer for all users.

jalexa

Bark01 wrote: »

Or it makes sure that very low users pay the full fixed costs of supplying them energy. Making the pricing system fairer for all users.

Except your definition of "fairness" is that it's "fair" that those in "fuel poverty" pay a higher proportion of their earnings for energy than higher rate tax payers.

*I* don't consider that "fair". Or "right" that their homes will be cold in winter by virtue of "fuel poverty".

I_luv_cats

jalexa wrote: »

Except your definition of "fairness" is that it's "fair" that those in "fuel poverty" pay a higher proportion of their earnings for energy than higher rate tax payers.

*I* don't consider that "fair". Or "right" that their homes will be cold in winter.

And low users are emitting less co 2!!! There is no encouragement to use less!!! (esp. with tiers)