"Prepayment meter customers in particular face the greatest detriment from high standing charges, which build up as debt even while people are not using any energy at all. Standing charges are applied daily, regardless of how much energy the customer uses, and are used to cover the cost of supplying energy to homes and businesses. It’s so wrong🧵 — Trussell (@TrussellUK) September 11, 2025What is the issue with standing charges? Recommended reading:Martin McCluskey, minister for energy consumers, says: “Consumers should have freedom and choice when choosing an energy tariff that works for them. “This proposal will make more tariffs available on the market, giving people more options to pay lower standing charges if that suits their needs.