Business: Energy
Commons · Question 128794 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 29 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 help prevent energy brokers from charging excessive hidden commissions to business clients.
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 29 Apr 2026
Since 2024, Ofgem’s requirement for a contract’s principal terms to clearly display any broker fees has applied to all non-domestic consumers. However, the Government is aware that some rogue brokers continue to exploit consumers through excessive hidden ...