# Burnham proposes plan to cut gas bill standing charges

Andy Burnham has proposed a plan to cut standing charges from gas bills, targeting the fixed daily fees customers pay regardless of energy use. The proposal could reduce household energy costs, though it would need policy approval and may affect how energy networks are funded.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw0541p65dyzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:06:16 GMT
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cqe9lmgdnz45o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:36:45 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/28/john-healey-to-end-standing-charges-on-gas-bills-ofgem-budget) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:32:30 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-latest-updates-john-healey-andy-burnham-labour-uk-politics) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:48:39 GMT