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Originally Posted by Cherie

I see what you are saying but the 50.00 equates to approximately 4% and considering the hoo haa we make when prices go up by 8% at least it is going in the right direction, I would rather have the 50.00 then them, just wondering what they are going to tax to redress the balance..

Well exactly, the £50 a year is just going to be taken from elsewhere... so what's the point? And how is it going to stop the energy companies from hiking their prices by another 8% a year or two down the line? That's the issue here... the government need to find a way to stop energy prices from increasing any further, so much faster than inflation. Small reductions short term are of no use to anyone.