British Gas resumes forced prepay meter installations after £112m penalty
The energy supplier has restarted fitting prepay meters in homes of customers with unpaid bills, following regulator approval to lift a years-long restriction.
SOURCE: The Guardian ↗
What This Means
British Gas halted forced meter installations following regulatory pressure and a substantial fine, but has now resumed the practice. Prepay meters shift payment risk to consumers and generate upfront revenue for the utility, making the resumption commercially significant for the company's cash flow and customer base composition, though it invites renewed regulatory scrutiny.
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- The GuardianNov 3, 2026Read the original report at The Guardian ↗
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