Brief
Healey to cut household gas standing charges by up to £50 in Budget
The chancellor will remove standing charges on gas supplies, delivering annual savings of £22‑£50 per household.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce the removal of standing charges on gas supplies in the Budget on Wednesday, a move that could save households between £22 and £50 a year, according to a report in The Telegraph.
The proposal follows Healey’s earlier pledge to boost living‑cost relief, including lower prices for supermarket staples such as baked beans, gherkins and chocolate. While alcohol duty is set to rise with RPI inflation, the chancellor also plans to lift import tariffs on more than 100 products, a step highlighted by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as offering "breathing space" for families and businesses.
These measures are part of a broader package of "everyday fixes" that include revisions to carers’ allowance and parental pay.
Key facts
- Healey plans to scrap standing charges on gas supplies (independent.co.uk)
- The change could save households £22‑£50 annually (independent.co.uk)
- Alcohol duty is expected to rise with RPI inflation (independent.co.uk)
- Import tariffs on over 100 products will be lifted (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Household gas bills could be reduced by Healey in Budget – what we know”
