Regional Inequalities in energy pricing

Early day motion 837, tabled 25 February 2025 by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 42 members.

That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; further notes that many areas lack access to mains gas, forcing reliance on costly alternatives; highlights the Environmental and Social Obligation taxes that apply to electricity but not gas; and calls on the Government to decouple energy pricing to ensure fairer costs for all.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 35, Independent 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.