Chancellor John Healey to scrap gas standing charges for 23 million homes
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Chancellor John Healey to scrap gas standing charges for 23 million homes

1 hour ago · Originally published 28 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes
Chancellor John Healey has announced plans to remove fixed daily gas standing charges, a move set to save the average household around £45 a year. By asking regulator Ofgem to abolish these fees, the government aims to reform energy billing so that costs are more closely aligned with actual usage rather than fixed daily rates.
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