Do Not Raise The Energy Price Cap

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

The Energy Price Cap (Gas & Electricity) is due to rise again on 1st October 2022, by an estimated 42% (Source: OFGEM 24.05.22). This will push millions of people into fuel poverty. Another price cap rise in 2022 is completely unjustified, especially when we are facing a cost of living crisis.

The public are already paying the highest price in history, for their domestic gas and electricity. Raising the energy price cap again this October will force the elderly and those on lower incomes to choose between heating their homes, or putting food on the table. This is totally unacceptable, and OFGEM cannot justify raising the price cap any further in 2022. The large ‘big six’ energy companies are reporting record profits in the region of billions of pounds, so a rise is wholly unjustified.

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. The energy cap is set by Ofgem, which is operationally independent of the Government and Parliament.

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Subsidise energy prices to offset any increase in the energy price cap
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Temporarily suspend all taxes on all fuels and energy bills
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Subsidise a 'basic' amount of electricity for households
Subsidise a 'basic' amount of electricity for households

Timeline

24 May 2022	Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 May 2022

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