Energy Bill Measures Central to the anticipated package is action on household energy costs. The gas standing charge—a fixed daily fee averaging around £108 a year for a typical household, paid regardless of usage—is to be scrapped from 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The Treasury has said Healey will instruct Ofgem to remove it, potentially saving many households roughly £22–£50 annually (with some reports citing an average around £45 for 60% of homes). Healey has