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28/08/2013
Ofgem Begin Shakeup Of Energy Industry
The gas and electricity industry regulator, Ofgem, has said suppliers must inform customers of the cheapest available deal on offer, alongside households being supplied with simplified tariffs, by March 2014.
In the first stage of industry reforms announced by Ofgem, energy suppliers will be restricted to offering no more than four tariffs for each type of fuel.
The reforms which are being rolled out aim to make the energy market more transparent and to simplify pricing for customers.
It is understood that the reforms being introduced have the backing of David Cameron, following a pledge made last year to have suppliers offer customers the best possible deal.
(MH/JP)
In the first stage of industry reforms announced by Ofgem, energy suppliers will be restricted to offering no more than four tariffs for each type of fuel.
The reforms which are being rolled out aim to make the energy market more transparent and to simplify pricing for customers.
It is understood that the reforms being introduced have the backing of David Cameron, following a pledge made last year to have suppliers offer customers the best possible deal.
(MH/JP)
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