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Commons · Question 128266 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that energy suppliers pass on price reductions to business customers in a timely manner.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 28 Apr 2026

The government recognises that high electricity prices are a significant pressure on businesses and a barrier to investment and growth. The only way to bring electricity bills down sustainably is by reducing the UK’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel marke...