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01-08-2017, 07:51 AM
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Energy costs are rising again, although supply costs are falling, no probs there that's what happens, what is funny is, as usual the Leccy is going up, but Gas ain't, they think folks are stupid. the amount of Leccy folks use yearly is pretty constant, folks use hardly any Gas through the summer, so to claim, they are saving folks money on the Gas is, by not raising the tariff a distraction.
Same old stuff.
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01-08-2017, 09:11 AM
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OFGEM could put a stop to this 12.5% increase in electricity prices if it had the political will to do so, but as we all know OFGEM is a toothless paper tiger because it is the product of and beholden to the scumbag 'nasty party'.
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01-08-2017, 09:17 AM
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These watch dogs never seem to have any teeth or will to help.
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01-08-2017, 11:33 AM
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Hi

Just switched mine this morning as my fixed term is about to end.

It is a saving of over £450 a year on what British Gas would charge me.
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01-08-2017, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Joe ->
OFGEM could put a stop to this 12.5% increase in electricity prices if it had the political will to do so, but as we all know OFGEM is a toothless paper tiger because it is the product of and beholden to the scumbag 'nasty party'.


'Until 1996, almost all gas and electricity was provided by British Gas. This changed between 1996 and 1999, when the market was opened up to competition, and households were given the ability to choose their supplier.

At this point, an energy regulator was needed and Ofgem was responsible for setting the maximum price, but these controls were removed between 2000 and 2002.Since that time, wholesale gas and electricity prices have skyrocketed, with the average gas and electricity bill rising nearly 160% since 2004.'


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01-08-2017, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
These watch dogs never seem to have any teeth or will to help.
I agree with you Julie.
And even if they do have any teeth they are certainly false ones!
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Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
'Until 1996, almost all gas and electricity was provided by British Gas. This changed between 1996 and 1999, when the market was opened up to competition, and households were given the ability to choose their supplier.

At this point, an energy regulator was needed and Ofgem was responsible for setting the maximum price, but these controls were removed between 2000 and 2002.Since that time, wholesale gas and electricity prices have skyrocketed, with the average gas and electricity bill rising nearly 160% since 2004.'[/I]

Longdogs.
Please do not post any pictures of THAT man on this forum.
I very nearly just threw up my breakfast!
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Originally Posted by InfamyInfamy ->
Longdogs.
Please do not post any pictures of THAT man on this forum.
I very nearly just threw up my breakfast!
Sorry mate. I copied that pic from tonyblairisac**t.com.

Seriously! Search it.
 



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