Petition · past parliament

Cancel standing charges on energy bills.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Government should as a measure to help reduce rising energy costs, cancel all standing charges on energy bills

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. This is a matter for energy providers.

You can find out more about standing charges here: https://www.energyhelpline.com/help/what-are-unit-rates-and-standing-charges

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a related action:
Subsidise energy prices to offset any increase in the energy price cap

Timeline

25 Feb 2022 Petition opened for signatures
2 Mar 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 2 Mar 2022

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