The Energy Broker Scandal: How UK Businesses Are Being Overcharged

Overcharged by Energy Broker

Across the UK, thousands of businesses are now discovering they have been secretly overcharged on their energy bills. This has not always been done by the suppliers directly, but by brokers who added hidden commissions into contracts.

For years, many businesses trusted energy brokers to find them the best deal. What they were not told is that these deals often included undisclosed mark ups which inflated the price of every unit of gas and electricity used. Most businesses had no idea this was happening.

What is the problem with hidden commissions?

Energy brokers are meant to act for businesses, securing competitive rates and helping them navigate complex tariffs. In many cases they have been quietly adding commission payments into the cost of the contract. This practice is often called “hiding the commission in the unit rate.”

This means:

• Businesses paid inflated energy prices for years

• Many brokers failed to clearly explain their commissions

• Some brokers encouraged companies to sign longer or unsuitable contracts

Industry experts have already called this “the next PPI style scandal.”

How do I know if my business was overcharged?

If your business used an energy broker between 2000 and 2023, there is a strong chance you may have paid more than you should have.

Common signs include:

• The broker never explained how they were paid

• You were encouraged to sign an unusually long or exclusive deal

• Your bills seem higher than similar businesses

How much could businesses claim back?

Refunds can range from thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds, depending on the size of the contract and the energy used.

At Clear Charge Claims, we have seen cases where over 40 percent of the bill was commission.

Why is this becoming headline news now?

Legal rulings and growing media attention have opened the door for businesses to challenge unfair broker practices. Just as with PPI, claims are now being made in bulk and suppliers are being forced to respond.

How Clear Charge Claims can help

✔ We audit your energy contracts to see if you have been overcharged✔ We deal directly with suppliers and brokers so you do not have to✔ We work on a No Win, No Fee basis which means there is no risk to your business

What to do next

If you think your business may have been mis sold an energy contract, now is the time to act.

📞 Speak to the Clear Charge Claims team today to start your claim.

🔗 Click here to submit your details. It only takes a couple of minutes.

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