It is likely you have seen the words ‘standing charge’ on your energy bill. You’ve also probably seen many companies talking about standing charges when researching energy contracts. This article is aimed to give you a small guide to gas standing charges.
What Is A Standing Charge With Niccolo Gas?
A standing charge is the amount that you are charged daily for using gas. The amount of gas that you use doesn’t change the standing charge rate. Gas standing charge rates are usually lower than electricity standing charges.
Why Do I Pay Standing Charges?
Standing charges are fees that help to pay for the cost of keeping your home connected to the energy provider. It also is added to the maintenance of the supply and for the costs of meter readings.
The standing charge payments go towards the costs of keeping your home connected to the energy network, maintenance and carrying out meter readings.
Standing charge fees also go towards government initiatives, including helping vulnerable homes and the attempt to reduce carbon emissions in the UK.
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