'Big Six' energy firms to face major competition inquiry
Energy regulator Ofgem has called for the "Big Six" gas and electricity providers to face a full-scale competition inquiry.
Energy regulator Ofgem has called for the "Big Six" gas and electricity providers to face a full-scale competition inquiry.
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills has tweeted:
Centrica boss says coal + North Sea oil have made us feel energy secure. By 2020 70% of gas we use will be imported. "Things changing fast"
Regulators have called for an investigation into the UK's Big Six energy suppliers amid soaring household bills and rocketing profits.
Ofgem's finding that aspects of energy firms' behaviour "would appear to be consistent with tacit coordination" has been denied by Centrica.
The inquiry into the 'Big Six' energy firms is a significant moment, but don't hold your breath, it will take the best part of two years.