Avoid huge OVO Energy standing charges

ChrisL2911

I have just been billed for my property which has stood empty in recent weeks and was supplied by OVO as the previous house owner had signed a contract with them. I had used virtually NO energy, in fact only a total of £3.89 worth in gas AND electric over 5 months. I was therefore shocked to see that I was being charged £86.36 for just £3.89 of fuel!!!


I discussed this with customer service to be told that 'all our customers pay this standing charge'!! They told me that their charges were set in stone and could not be changed.


I have since compared these OVO standing charges to two other companies I've used and found that they are massively higher. Avoid getting ripped off and paying a fortune in hidden charges that are worth absolutely nothing folks. Look at your bills OVO customers.....you could save a fortune by moving supplier.

Nada666

I do not agree that Ovo's standard tariff standing charges are 'massively' higher than other companies'. Their fixed tariff standing charges are not especially high, either.

If you are not using energy then customers of ALL suppliers have to take care and watch out for Ofgem-forced standing charges.

Pincher

Empty properties are bad for your pocket.


The even more unfair thing is, if you don't have a water meter, you end up paying the full rate, as if you were consuming water normally.


You pay 90% council tax if it's furnished, but unfurnished is no longer a guarantee to pay 0%. Try not paying the £5,000+ service charge, you are breaking your lease agreement.


Standing charge? A month of void period costs me hundreds, and that's not including the rent I didn't make.