Rejected petition Stop Energy Companies to increase the standing charge for Gas and Electricity.

Put pressure on energy companies to stop the increase on the standing charge.

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The energy prices are pushing people into poverty and we cannot afford to pay these huge increases. The Government must step in to prevent this catastrophic impact on our lives.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for utility providers.

You can find out more about standing charges for energy here: https://www.energyhelpline.com/help/what-are-unit-rates-and-standing-charges

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a related action:

'Hold an urgent inquiry into the energy crisis, and remove VAT on fuel': https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/605609

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 10 March 2022
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