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Labour zones out bill change

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July 11, 2025

ZONAL SCHEME DEEMED TOO COMPLICATED

PLANS to radically change how household electricity bills are set have been rejected by Labour.

A big chunk of what customers pay is are based on the wholesale price of electricity – what suppliers are charged - set nationally.

The Tory government looked at switching to “zonal” pricing instead, with prices differing by region and influenced by demand for power and where it comes from.

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