Ofgem says ban on forced prepayment meters will end in six weeks

Ofgem has committed to concluding a review on the treatment of vulnerable customers and could extend the ban. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

A ban on the forced installation of prepayment meters will last just six more weeks despite calls from politicians to outlaw the practice.

Energy regulator Ofgem has said a temporary ban on installing prepayment meters under warrant would last until 31 March.