Petition · past parliament
End energy standing charges
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
End energy company standing charges to all UK homes so that people can better reduce their energy costs when faced with a heating or eating scenario.
The unit price would increase slightly but this would give the poorest the option to stop using gas completely for a given period and invite no cost.
The unit price would increase slightly but this would give the poorest the option to stop using gas completely for a given period and invite no cost.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Pass a law that prevents the use of standing charges by utility companies
Timeline
| 12 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.