Petition · past parliament
The government to take action on energy prices. Now 4% max increase
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Step in a stop high price hikes like other EU countries have done
These companies are making huge profits
These companies are making huge profits
The cost of energy is at a stupid high something needs to be done now
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The calculation of the energy price cap is a matter for the regulator Ofgem, which is operationally independent of the UK Government and House of Commons. You can find out more about how the price cap is calculated here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/check-if-energy-price-cap-affects-you.
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Introduce a "Triple lock" to restrict energy cap increases: Introduce a "Triple lock" to restrict energy cap increases
Recall Parliament to consider the Energy Price Cap Increase (Cancellation) Bill: Recall Parliament to consider the Energy Price Cap Increase (Cancellation) Bill
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Temporarily suspend all taxes on all fuels and energy bills: Temporarily suspend all taxes on all fuels and energy bills
Subsidise a 'basic' amount of electricity for households: Subsidise a 'basic' amount of electricity for households
Establish a not-for-profit state owned energy provider: Establish a not-for-profit state owned energy provider
Introduce a "Triple lock" to restrict energy cap increases: Introduce a "Triple lock" to restrict energy cap increases
Recall Parliament to consider the Energy Price Cap Increase (Cancellation) Bill: Recall Parliament to consider the Energy Price Cap Increase (Cancellation) Bill
Timeline
| 27 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Aug 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
31 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.