Ofgem to clamp down on rogue energy brokers ‘ripping off’ care homes and faith groups

Exclusive: Move follows outcry from small firms, charities and others about hidden commission fees

• The energy dealmakers overcharging small firms

Rogue energy brokers are to be brought to heel by the industry regulator in a crackdown seeking to stop small firms being ripped off by their strongarm tactics and hefty fees.

Under proposed rules to be put forward by Ofgem on Wednesday, energy suppliers would be forced to come clean on the billions in secret broker commissions they load on to business contracts.