Citizens Advice response to npower's £2 million fine from Ofgem
Citizens Advice Chief Executive Gillian Guy said:
“It took over 18 months for npower to sort out a complaint for one of our clients who had been paying fuel bills that were four-times higher than they should be. High costs and bad complaints handling is not a good deal for consumers so it’s good that Ofgem are clamping down on this.”
If you are in fuel debt or worried about how to pay you energy bill you can get advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau. We can help you make sure you're on the cheapest deal that your supplier provides, look at whether you would be better off switching suppliers, and advise on the help available for making your home more energy efficient.
Notes to editors:
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