Energy firms told to pass on £150 discount to customers on fixed tariffs

The £150 cut to household bills was announced in the Budget (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government has told energy firms to ensure consumers on fixed tariffs also benefit from the £150 cut to household bills announced in the Budget.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced she was taking action to get energy bills down and reduce the cost of living, with £150 being cut from the average household bill from April.