Npower price hike sparks widespread criticism

Politicians and consumer groups condemn decision to increase standard variable tariff price by 5.3%Npower has been roundly condemned by politicians, consumer groups and comparison sites after it became the fifth of the big six energy suppliers to raise prices.Around a million customers on the firm’s standard variable tariff will be hit by a 5.3%, or £64, increase per year from 17 June, taking a typical annual dual-fuel bill to £1,230. Continue reading...