Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Cut the VAT charged on energy bills
Closed
1,543 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government charges 5% VAT on domestic energy. As energy prices have increased dramatically this year, the Government would likely profit from increased VAT takings while people find it harder to pay for their basic needs. We think that is wrong and the VAT should be cut to reduce energy bills.
For the around 15 million customers on standard variable tariffs subject to the energy price cap, the October 2021 increase to the cap could mean £100 million extra collected in VAT (assuming typical usage).
There would be even more VAT collected from people who are forced onto more expensive tariffs, for example when they come to the end of a fixed rate or if their supplier stops trading.
As we have left the EU we are now free to set our own VAT policy and this cut would help everybody.
There would be even more VAT collected from people who are forced onto more expensive tariffs, for example when they come to the end of a fixed rate or if their supplier stops trading.
As we have left the EU we are now free to set our own VAT policy and this cut would help everybody.
Timeline
| 24 Sep 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Mar 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,543
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
24 Sep 2021
Closed
24 Mar 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.