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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

Energy firms accused of profiteering with ‘horrendous rates’ for care homes

A general view of the Valero Pembroke Refinery
The price of natural gas has fallen sharply in recent weeks, but a review finds that this has not been reflected in charges to the care sector. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

Energy suppliers have been accused of profiteering by charging “horrendous and financially crippling rates” to care homes facing huge bills this winter.

The chief executive of Care England, the largest body representing independent providers of adult care, has accused gas suppliers of being “unduly onerous” in their practices.

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