Order the energy companies to foot the energy price hike not the consumer

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

As we watch the price of living increase all around us through national insurance contributions, student loan repayments, fuel prices, interest rates, food and petrol/diesels prices we are hit with a 54% increase to the energy price cap due to rise in April with a subsequent rise to standing charges

We have seen no increase to our incomings but our outgoings are set to soar by April. During this time the ‘big 6’ energy suppliers in the UK have seen more than 1 BILLION pounds in profit ahead of this price increase. With SSE being the biggest earner taking in £600 MILLION in profit before tax according to Ofgem. We call upon the government to follow the path of the French Government and protect citizens who are already struggling with the cost of living!

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

Decisions on what price to charge customers for energy are a matter for energy suppliers, not the Government or Parliament.

You might like to sign the following petition:

Tax 50% of the Energy Companies profits to help households pay bills.
Tax 50% of the Energy Companies profits to help households pay bills.

Alternatively, you could start a new petition calling for a different level of tax on energy companies to fund compensatory payments to energy customers, if that's something you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

5 Feb 2022	Petition opened for signatures
10 Feb 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Feb 2022

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