Ofgem Considers Market Stabilisation Charge to Protect Energy Suppliers
Published 2h ago · Regulation
Affects United Kingdom
Ofgem is considering a fee on cheaper deals to protect energy suppliers from wholesale price shocks.
Great Britain energy regulator Ofgem is weighing the reintroduction of a market stabilisation charge. The fee would require suppliers to pay rivals if they attract customers using cheaper deals. The measure seeks to prevent supplier failures amid wholesale price swings linked to the Middle East conflict.
- The backgroundThe charge was previously used following the onset of the conflict in Ukraine.
- The triggerRegulators are concerned about sharp price volatility driven by instability in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Energy market stability remains a pressing concern for regulators as global geopolitical tensions threaten wholesale prices. Protecting suppliers from sudden customer churn helps prevent corporate collapses that could destabilise the broader utility sector and burden consumers.
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What outlets agree on
Ofgem is consulting on re-activating the market stabilisation charge to shield energy companies from drastic wholesale price fluctuations.
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- Evening StandardOfgem planning action to cushion energy firms from wholesale price swings2h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianOfgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals2h ago · open ↗
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