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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Energy firms paid out £152 million to vulnerable customers over past six years

Energy firms have paid out £152m to vulnerable customers over the past six years after failing to meet the conditions of their licences, industry regulator Ofgem has said (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Energy firms have paid out £152 million to vulnerable customers over the past six years after failing to meet the conditions of their licences, industry regulator Ofgem has said.

Fuel vouchers and advice on how to save energy have been funded by £150 million in payments and fines paid by firms for misdemeanours such as incorrect billing, poor customer service and abuse of wholesale energy markets.

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