SSE freezes standard energy prices until April 2017
Commenting on today’s announcement from SSE that it will freeze standard household energy prices until at least April 2017, Claire Osborne, Uswitch.com energy expert, says: “Many consumers are rationing their energy use this winter in fear of sky-high bills. Today’s announcement from SSE is to be welcomed and gives customers on its standard variable tariff peace of mind that they won’t see price hikes until at least April 2017.
“By making this commitment, SSE has thrown down the gauntlet to rival large suppliers to follow its lead. Customers of the five other big suppliers will now be looking for similar assurances, particularly as wholesale prices – which make up almost half the bill – continue rising.
“However, SSE’s standard variable plan, at £1,056 a year, is still £234 more expensive than the best deal on the market, so many SSE customers could be better off by switching – despite today’s price freeze.
“Unlike standard tariffs, many of the best plans on the market are fixed for at least a year, meaning that consumers can benefit from lower prices for longer.”
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