Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 38125

Energy: Prices

Tabled: 13 March 2025

Answered: 21 March 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that pricing for energy bills is competitive.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Energy prices for households on default tariffs are determined by Ofgem’s price cap, which is set at a level that protects such consumers from paying inefficient prices, while allowing for competition between suppliers. Prices for other tariffs, including...

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