Companies being overcharged on energy bills

Article posted

7th Feb 2023

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2-4 min read

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Mollie Pinnington

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Some industries have reported that they have not seen any relief from the Energy Bill Relief Scheme but instead higher energy bills.

Industries such as the hospitality sector in particular pubs and bars have not seen much relief from the current scheme. This has led the British Beer and Pub Association to request an inquiry from the Treasury and business select committee into the energy sector.

When introduced this support was supposed to help businesses. The pub sector has reported many cases of price hikes and poor practice which has meant that government support has had very little impact. 

Regulations for this sector say higher energy bills are one of the main reasons for the closure of these businesses.

 

What should you do if you are overcharged on energy bills?

Speak to your supplier or broker

If you believe that you are getting unfair treatment when it comes to energy bills the first thing you should do is speak to your energy supplier. If you are one of our customers, you could also get in touch with us about this issue.

By doing this you could either get the issue resolved and you can be assured that you are paying what you need to be for your energy bills.  

Ask about support

If you believe that you are being overcharged as you are not getting the correct amount of government support, then you can either use our online resources to read about this or contact us to find out more. Government support for energy bills depends on your eligibility. Speak to an energy expert today if you are still struggling.  

Read your energy meter

Before speaking to your energy supplier about your energy bills it might be best to take a meter reading. By having an up to date meter reading your energy supplier will be able to know your exact consumption. This means that they will be able to work out if you have been overcharged or not.

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