energy companies

Just why haven't energy bills fallen?

Chris Thomas — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:36:58 +0000

The government and Ofgem, the electricity and gas regulator, have pledged to continue to put pressure on energy providers to cut their prices and pass on the benefits of cheaper crude oil to their customers.

Energy bills need to come down

Rebecca Atkinson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:08:14 +0100

Energy companies are coming under increased pressure to slash bills inline with cheaper crude oil.

M&S to start selling energy

Rebecca Atkinson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:48:58 +0100

Marks & Spencer is to launch into the energy market through a partnership deal with Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE).

The high street retailer, perhaps best known for selling underwear and own-branded food, will offer gas and electricity tariffs through 16 of its store and online from 27 October. By November, it will expand to 62 stores.

Over five million homes in energy crisis

Rebecca Atkinson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:36:48 +0100

Around 5.4 million households are spending more than 10% of their incomes on energy bills, an estimated increase of nearly two million in just two years.

The true cost of making your home energy efficient

Rebecca Atkinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:38:59 +0100

The government says households can tackle higher gas and electricity bills by making their homes more energy efficient and, as a result, the six biggest energy suppliers have been told to stump up £910 million to fund free insulation for poorer households.

Households urged to switch energy deal

Rebecca Atkinson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:58:51 +0100

Households hit by energy bill hikes could be paying over £500 too much because they haven’t bothered switching deals.

During July and August, the top six energy suppliers introduced a second round of price rises that will see some households paying up to 35% more a year to heat their home. Since the start of 2008, average gas bills have risen by 52%.

Crude oil prices fall below $109

Rebecca Atkinson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:43:43 +0100

Households and drivers could start to see some respite from higher fuel and petrol bills after the cost of crude oil fell back towards the $100 mark this morning.

Two more energy firms put up prices

Rebecca Atkinson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:08:15 +0100

npower and Scottish Power have today both announced massive energy bill hikes, with the latter increasing gas bills by 34%.

The two firms are the last of the big six to introduce a second round of energy hikes this year. British Gas, E.ON, Scottish and Southern Energy and EDF Energy all putting up prices over the last few weeks.

Should the government hit energy companies with a one-off tax?

Rebecca Atkinson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:28 +0100

* Yes * No

MPs back call to tax energy companies

Rebecca Atkinson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:21:21 +0100

Energy companies may be forced to pay a one-off tax to help families in the UK meet the rising cost of heating their homes.