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Energy standing charges review after anger at rises

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Regulator Ofgem wants to open the debate over the charges, including opini daily n how to change the system.

Energy customers pay a fix Regulator Ofgem covering the costs of connecting to a supply.

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75

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75

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78

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informal

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English

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50

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not offensive

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not hateful

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medium-lived

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