Those hoping for radical revamp of household energy market to quit £1.7bn ‘rip-off’ disappointed by regulator’s triumph of hope over experienceIt feels a very long time since Ed Miliband (remember him?) was talking about freezing energy bills,an idea that proved so politically dangerous that it led indirectly to an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority. At the time, even the huge energy companies, or feeling battered by “rip off” headlines,reluctantly conceded that an investigation would be the best way to clear the air. Related: Storm of huge six lobbying establish the dampeners on energy supply reform Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com