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Radio 4,03 May 2017,30 mins

Money Box Live: Energy pricing

Money Box

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Despite record numbers of people switching energy provider last year, 66% of households are still on more expensive 'default' standard tariffs. It's a market that's been described as 'broken'. So how best to fix it? Join Louise Cooper and panel as they discuss possible solutions as well as bring much needed clarity to the opaque world of standard variables, standing charges and why we are so stubborn about switching. If you have a question about the cost of your energy or how energy prices work, email us: [email protected] now or call 03700 100 444 from 1pm to 3:30pm on Wednesday. Standard geographic call charges apply. Panel: Catherine Waddams - Professor of Regulation, Norwich Business School Greg Jackson - Octopus Energy Jamie Stewart - energy market analyst for ICIS Richard Neudegg - Head of Regulation at uSwitch Presenter: Louise Cooper Producer: Alex Lewis Editor: Andrew Smith.

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