A major overhaul of standing charges could reduce energy bills for households around the UK.
With energy bills set to rise in October, many will feel the pinch but the standing charge element of the bills could be cut as energy regulator Ofgem explores new rules.
The standing charge is a cost that is applied automatically to energy bills before any gas or electricity is used and the charge for electric soared by 25p to 45p a day in April. Households now pay 27p a day for gas, BirminghamLive reports.
