Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 47726

Utilities: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 24 April 2025
Answered: 2 May 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure that increased charges by utility providers are put towards maintaining (a) clean and (b) safe infrastructure for consumer services.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Ofgem review the price cap level every three months and ensure that it reflects wholesale prices as well as other costs incurred by suppliers. This includes network costs, for example the building, fixing and repair of pipes and wires to transport energy.