Gas Meter but no Gas?

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molerat said:

The principle of a deemed contract is on the consumption of energy.  if no energy is consumed you cannot be entered into that contract hence the often used statement of "once you flick on a light switch" The case is completely different if you have been using the gas then had all appliances removed so you could be held responsible for the standing charge but even then OFGEM are generally of the opinion that a 0 user should not pay a charge

It is common sense that you not used the service, it should not been charge, that's why in old day all meter change, installation are all within the structure of the unit consumption, but nowadays is not that case, under the law, it cost you every single penny even you do not use it. with the help of the government OFGEM. This will continue until the government is with the people in mind. until this change, government will help their big business to get  your hard earn money.

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Gerry1 said:

molerat said:

If you have just moved in to the property and do not use any gas you need not pay a standing charge.  This stance has been backed up by OFGEM.

That's good news (do you have a link?), but could be problematic if the supplier removes the meter and / or if the landlord is subsequently hit with a hefty reconnection charge when the OP moves out (and which will no doubt be reclaimed from the OP).

Please make sure this is correct, as I had been paying standing charge for 0 unit for all this years, even OFGEM said it's  right what the gas supplier had done. Because they have the right to do so.

If you success to change this, please let me know, I can get a lump sum back from my gas provider. LET ME KNOW IT WHEN YOU CONFIRM THIS from OFGEM