moneysupermarket.com comments on the Commons Select Committee's energy market inquiry

Commenting on the Commons Select Committee's energy market inquiry, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:

"Instead of the Commons Select Committee wasting taxpayers' money on an investigation into the justification for energy bills of over £1,000, the Government should actively promote the massive savings that people can make.

"Sixty-three per cent* of Brits are still on a Standard tariff - and therefore paying about £300** more per year than they would on the cheapest tariffs.

If politicians publicised this fact, they would be doing their constituents a major service.

"Over half of the UK population is oblivious to the huge savings out there, so politicians should act, rather than blowing more hot air into the atmosphere." * 63 per cent (source: YouGov).

**British Gas Click Energy 4 averages £742, Incumbent providers average £1,064.

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