Shapps signals U-turn on planned hydrogen levy for energy bills

Energy security secretary says costs should be paid for further up the chain' rather than by households

Grant Shapps has signalled the government will U-turn on its planned hydrogen levy on energy bills.

The annual levy, estimated to add about 118 a year to already soaring energy bills, had been expected to be introduced in 2025 via the energy bill going through parliament. The fee was intended to cover the cost of producing the low-carbon gas instead of polluting fossil fuels.