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John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes

Published October 28, 2026 3:32 am • Updated October 28, 2026 4:07 am •
John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes
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As budget looms, chancellor says he will ask Ofgem to remove ‘unfair and outdated’ fixed daily fee in 2027 or soon afterBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey is abolishing standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes in a move he says will end an “unfair and outdated” practice and save two-thirds of households an average of £45 a year.Ahead of his first budget statement…

As budget looms, chancellor says he will ask Ofgem to remove ‘unfair and outdated’ fixed daily fee in 2027 or soon afterBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey is abolishing standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes in a move he says will end an “unfair and outdated” practice and save two-thirds of households an average of £45 a year.Ahead of his first budget statement…

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