Martin Lewis has said he believes in an energy regulator. Ofgem would reject his advice to drop permanent charges, as they would be unable to do so without government support.
It comes after the price cap – which sets the maximum rate per unit and standing charge for energy use – is set to rise to £21 per year or around £1.75 per month for an average household.
“You have to provide support for those small number of vulnerable high end consumers at the same time as reducing standing charges and we haven’t got that support,” the MoneySavingExpert founder urged the government.
Ofgem has urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which can help pay energy bills as well as the wider cost of living.