Petition · past parliament
Stop standing charge on Gas and Electric the companies
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop the excessive costs of standing charge to use Gas and Electric from the fuel companies. As once upon a time prior to smart meters if you turned the gas off at the meter you didn't get charged Now they have doubled standing charges which is unnecessary they make enough money already.
To help everyone who is struggling with fuel costs. It may be a small part the companies could go along with dropping VAT on bills the Government could help with.
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 about standing charges are a matter for utility providers and Ofgem, not the UK Government or Parliament.
The price cap is a cap on a unit of gas and electricity, with standing charges taken into account. Find out more about the energy price cap, including how it includes standing charges, here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/check-if-energy-price-cap-affects-you
The price cap is a cap on a unit of gas and electricity, with standing charges taken into account. Find out more about the energy price cap, including how it includes standing charges, here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/check-if-energy-price-cap-affects-you
Timeline
| 24 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.