This week the AA has called for better transparency in the pricing structure of petrol on the forecourt and claimed that companies have been slow to pass on the recent falls in the price of oil to consumers; but the lack of transparency in the petroleum retail industry pales in the face of the way some energy brokers behave.
What we need is a wide-ranging investigation that puts the interests of businesses first.
Hidden fees, complex contracts and commercial details that make true like-for-like comparisons near impossible. Preferred supplier agreements at many brokers’ means businesses have no idea whether they are getting the best deal or that their energy contract requirements have been circulated as many suppliers as possible. Without this how can you make an informed decision on where to place your business
