Lower standing charge tariffs: next steps | Ofgem
Article Summary
- Key point
- As part of our review of the feedback received, we are launching a one-year, lower standing charge tariff pilot starting from June 2026. Energy suppliers taking ...
- Why it matters
- No immediate change to household bills, but worth watching.
- Expected impact
- Mixed / neutral impact — A structural or regulatory development to monitor.
As part of our review of the feedback received, we are launching a one-year, lower standing charge tariff pilot starting from June 2026. Energy suppliers taking ...
What This Means
- Consumers: No immediate change to household bills, but worth watching.
- Businesses: Limited direct cost impact for businesses for now.
- Energy market: A structural or regulatory development to monitor.
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Ofgem · 28 June 2026
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