Petition · past parliament

Stop energy suppliers increasing the Standing Charges for domestic fuel.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Cap the Standing Charges at current rates
To stop consumers getting into Fuel poverty more than they are at the moment

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
Subsidise energy prices to offset any increase in the energy price cap

Timeline

6 Mar 2022 Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Mar 2022

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