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EDF Standing Charge
Why are EDF charging me 73p per day when my gas boiler has been turned off since the middle of May. They are charging me £26 per month when I have used no gas at all? My standing charge
is £29p per day. I have asked for an explanation but have got nowhere!!!
is £29p per day. I have asked for an explanation but have got nowhere!!!
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This question would probably be better posted in the Energy section. But that is the nature of a standing charge - it's supposed to cover the cost of the equipment, distribution network, etc., and is a fixed amount irrespective of the amount of fuel you use.
What are you actually being charged? 73p per day sounds about right, though that doesn't equate to either £26 per month or £29 per day.Babylkon said:Why are EDF charging me 73p per dayThey are charging me £26 per month when I have used no gas at all?My standing charge is £29p per day.As a slight aside, most suppliers offer 2 tariffs - a high standing charge but a low unit rate for energy (good if you use a lot of energy), or a low standing charge but a higher unit rate. If you use very little fuel over the course of a year, it can be beneficial to opt to the lower standing charge with a higher unit rate.0 -
My EDF SC is 29.11p. (£0.9475 inc VAT) OP what is your tariff. ?
OP I presume you want gas to be instantly available when you want to switch that boiler on again.
PS I have asked MSE to move to Energy
Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
You are charged a standing charge whether your boiler is on or not, it is based on having a connection to the grid/network. You will be charged a standing charge for your gas and electricity connection, on the basis of that cost 73p would likely be the combined cost of the gas and electricity standing charges.Babylkon said:Why are EDF charging me 73p per day when my gas boiler has been turned off since the middle of May. They are charging me £26 per month when I have used no gas at all? My standing charge
is £29p per day. I have asked for an explanation but have got nowhere!!!0
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