Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments:
“By shortening the Energy Price Guarantee to six months, the Government is adding back an unwelcome element of uncertainty to households on what will happen come April.
“If a limited pot of help is available, targeting support at those who need it most is a sensible approach. However, there aren’t many households who won’t be worrying about the cost of energy — and this announcement will reignite those concerns.
“The Government must address the structural problems of the wholesale energy market as a matter of urgency, including ensuring that consumers benefit from the lower price of energy generated by renewables. Without it, we will continue in this vicious circle of uncertainty.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Prisca Simango
Phone: 07971 093 512
Email: prisca.simango@rvu.co.uk
Twitter: @UswitchPR
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
