Petition · past parliament

Ensure fair treatment of pre-pay energy users.

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

There are over 3 to 4 million pre-pay energy customers. Most owe money to an energy provider. Each pays about £226 more for energy than a standard tariff user and are forced to pay back their debt at an extortionate rate - in many cases 70% is taken for debt from energy purchases.
Evidence:
- number of pre-pay energy customers 2013: http://zerocarbonista.com/2013/12/05/the-pre-payment-meter-rip-off/
- over-charging: http://zerocarbonista.com/2013/12/05/the-pre-payment-meter-rip-off/
- 70% debt payback on a meter: https://medium.com/@binreminded/fuel-poverty-b49b293b0cc3#.us4if095h

Timeline

2 Nov 2015 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Opened 2 Nov 2015
Closed 2 May 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.