Government reveals energy price cap plan - BBC News
Business Secretary Greg Clark outlines draft legislation which aims to lower the cost of energy bills.
The government has unveiled draft legislation designed to lower the cost of energy bills.

The Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariffs Cap) Bill will give energy regulator Ofgem the power to cap standard variable tariffs.

About 12 million households are on some form of uncapped default tariff, which can cost hundreds of pounds a year more than the cheapest deals.

However, the price cap is unlikely to take effect before winter.

Making a statement in the Commons, Business Secretary Greg Clark said the law would send a "clear message to suppliers they must act to put an end to loyal consumers being treated so unfairly".

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