Wednesday March 12, 01:33 PM
UK BUDGET Darling wants energy companies to spend 150 mln stg on social tariffs
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - UK's chancellor Alistair Darling said he wants UK energy suppliers to spend 150 mln stg on their social tariffs to help vulnerable customers, up from the current 50 mln stg.
Darling said he wanted
a 'fairer deal' for the 5 mln customers who pay higher bills with prepayment meters compared to those with direct debit.
He said the government will work with the companies either through voluntarily or statutory means to develop a plan for poorer customers.
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