Labour pledges to scrap ‘outrageous’ premium for energy prepayment meters

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says party would ensure nobody pays over the odds' for same gas and electricity

Labour has said it would eliminate the premium" that means people with energy prepayment meters, who are often on low incomes, are charged more than those on direct debits.

About 4 million domestic customers use prepayment meters, and their price cap is about 2% higher than for direct debit customers, according to figures from Ofgem.