Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Require energy companies to incorporate standing charges into unit prices
Closed
99 signatures
What the petition asks
Standing charges are applied regardless of usage and disproportionately affect low-energy users. Instead, we think the Government should require energy companies to include the cost in the unit price. We think this would ensure large users pay more and small users pay less.
Standing charges have risen, which we think leaves consumers with limited control over their energy bills. We think this unfair system exacerbates the cost of living crisis and reduces incentives to cut energy consumption / CO2 footprint. By making costs fully variable, we think users would have more control over their bills and be encouraged to reduce energy use, helping both their finances and the environment.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
99
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
6 Jan 2025
Closed
6 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.