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michelleduer
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Hi, why are standard charges so unfair. I'm in the North West and paying almost double on my electricity standard charge than a customer in London and more than customers in other parts of the country.
Why are Ofgem allowing this?
Why are Ofgem allowing this?
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Oh dear not another standing charge thread
I'm sure someone will be along soon to point out the reasons0 -
michelleduer said:Hi, why are standard charges so unfair. I'm in the North West and paying almost double on my electricity standard charge than a customer in London and more than customers in other parts of the country.
Why are Ofgem allowing this?
Ofgem are allowing it because it is entirely sensible.
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I could go on a rant but the basic answer is because there are more properties by area in London than other part of the country.0
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For the price cap that applies October-December 2023.
For an Ofgem "Typical Low" user (1800kWh electricity, 8000kWh gas)
Cheapest = London £1312.45, Most Expensive = N.Wales & Mersey £1398.33 (6.54% more)
For an Ofgem "Typical Medium" user (2900kWh electricity, 12000kWh gas)
Cheapest = East Midlands £1881.64, Most Expensive = N.Wales & Mersey £1986.39 (5.57% more)
For an Ofgem "Typical High" user (4300kWh electricity, 17000kWh gas)
Cheapest = East Midlands £2594.78, Most Expensive = N.Wales & Mersey £2728.53 (5.15% more)
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