04-10-2017 18:35 via theguardian.com

May's pledge on 'rip-off' energy prices keeps UK in dark over cap on bills

‘Big six’ did not appear to like it, but lack of clarity in speech and clarifications suggest cap is unlikely to come in time for winterTheresa May’s pledge to cap “rip-off” energy prices is about as clear as the average electricity and gas bill.The prime minister promised to introduce a draft bill next week to give the energy regulator, Ofgem, powers to cap the bills of people being “punished” for their loyalty and their inability to shop around. Contin
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