Scotland pays 50 PER CENT more than London for electricity standing charges

The SNP said it was 'plainly wrong' that electricity standing charges in Scotland were higher than in London. Photo: PA

DIFFERENCES in standing charges on electricity bills will see people in Scotland charged over 50 per cent more than their counterparts in London.

House of Commons research published at the end of August makes clear the different standing charges – the fixed daily amount that people must pay regardless of their energy usage – across the UK.