Stephen Metcalfe MP: PM delivers on his promise to get the lowest energy tariffs

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has welcomed Government plans to lower energy bills for hardworking people across Essex.

Following the Prime Minister’s promise to take action to get people the lowest tariffs for their energy bills, this week the Government announced plans to force energy suppliers to offer their customers the best deals.

Under these proposals:

• Households will no longer face hundreds of tariffs, with energy companies limited to four tariffs per fuel. 
•  Energy companies will have to make bills simpler for customers to understand, and outline personalised information on the cheapest tariff that they can offer.
• Households will be moved onto the cheapest appropriate tariff under their supplier.

With over £300 difference between the cheapest and the most expensive tariffs on the market, the Prime Minister’s action is likely to make a significant difference to local people in Basildon and Thurrock who are worried about their energy bills.

Commenting Mr Metcalfe said: “The Prime Minister promised to take action to get people the lowest tariffs and he has delivered.”

“Households across South Basildon and East Thurrock will welcome this move to get their energy bills down. This action shows that the Government is serious about helping people with the cost of living. Along with tax cuts, council tax freezes and all time low interest rates protecting mortgage payment, this action on energy prices will really help with family budgets.”