UK Energy Minister Pledges Scrutiny of Household Energy Bill Levies
UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks has committed to scrutinizing 'every penny' levied on household energy bills, following warnings from suppliers about rising costs. He reiterated the government's readiness to support consumers but stated plans to reduce costs would not be rushed, citing the war in Iran as a factor.
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Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised
But Michael Shanks says government will not be rushed into plans to reduce costs faced by households due to war in Iran Britain’s energy minister has said “every penny” levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised after suppliers warned that households could face a price hike of £250 a year due to the war in Iran. Michael Shanks told MPs that the government would stand ready to provide support wherever needed, but it would not be rushed into plans to reduce the costs faced by househol...
By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
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Energy minister Michael Shanks told MPs ‘we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to consumers’.
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