Written questions

Energy: Prices

Commons · Question 5501 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing forecasts for peak time pricing in the energy sector.

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 9 Jun 2026

No specific assessment has been made. Forecasting peak‑times and setting pricing and tariffs accordingly for consumers to engage with is something already undertaken by energy suppliers and aggregators.