WEIR - ENERGY MARKET NOT WORKING FOR CONSUMER

 

Speaking following the announcement of inflation-busting price rises by another leading energy supplier, SNP Westminster Energy Spokesperson, Mike Weir MP, has restated calls for an open investigation by the Competition Commission into energy prices.

 

Mr Weir commented:

 

"With fuel poverty amid energy plenty the energy market clearly is not working for the consumer.

 

“There is now an overwhelming case for an investigation into how the major energy companies are operating, as one by one companies announce inflation busting price increases.

 

“In a week that we have seen the announcement of record profits by energy firms, we need urgent action before this situation gets completely out of control.”

 

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