had a gas bill from scottish power and it was 265 quid, my neighbour is with british gas and got bill for 90. we pretty much use the same amount of fuel. i am now refusing to pay scottish power unless they reduce the bill. how far can i take this?
2007-02-25 21:56:17 · 6 answers · asked by bender 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Not very far unless you can show evidence for the bill calculation being wrong. You can confirm SP's current tariffs here:
http://www.scottishpower.co.uk/Home_Energy/Product_Prices/
The bill itself should have instructions on how to calculate the total due. Be aware your previous bills might have been under-estimated and therefore too low and the current one might be playing catch-up with your usage, so you should also make sure the reading on the bill is correct.
If you're sure the bill is wrong and ScottishPower won't budge the next step is to contact energywatch. Their details are here:
http://www.energywatch.org.uk/
2007-02-26 05:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you have a leg to stnd on here. You will no doubt have a tarrif agreement which will show how much per unit you have agreed to pay and as long as your meter isn't faulty and has recorded the correct number of units used then the bill is right, The fact that your neighbours bill is less is nothing to do with it, she(he) will have the same sort of agreement with their supplier. You have agreed to whatever is in the agreement, its like you buying a car this week for £10K & then your neighbour buying the same spec car next week for £8K..... that doesnt entitle you to a refund from your supplier does it?
2007-03-01 10:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Difficult, if you have used the power you will have to pay for it, interesting to hear that British Gas is cheaper than other suppliers,I switched to EDF and saved a fortune. I am waiting to see what will happen as the price is reduced and if I find a cheaper supplier I will switch again.
2007-03-01 05:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very far, I'm afraid. Two different companies, two different bills. You could try pleading and threatening to change suppliers in which case, they may make you a reduction.
2007-02-26 06:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by michael w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just change your gas company.
2007-02-26 06:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Subhayan C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use a fireplace and burn wood instead.
2007-02-26 06:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋