British Gas Obscene Profits

So Mr Gauke what do you say to a company like BG that can make obscene multi million pound profits at the expense of ordinary citizens many who have so low incomes they pay NO Tax?


On top of this what ever British Gas charges the Government takes 5% VAT plus the Green Tax?
How is this morally justified taxing the poorest. With average bills topping £1500 per year that makes the Governments cut over £105 from people who can least afford it! no wonder if you can get a discount for Tax or not paying some tax you can understand why.

30% more in Fuel Poverty - shame on the Government

So people in fuel poverty are up by 30%, am I surprised. When you consider that the first few units of fuel you use are charged at double the rate of the rest and then our lovely government add 5%VAT to it!

If you are on a fixed, low income or benefits then you are being taxed at a higher rate for keeping warm than the millionaires! It is tom me an obscene way to raise revenue.

If you are in arrears or on a prepay meter you can’t change company so benefitting from competition.

Write to your MP and demand the VAT is taken of these first unit tariffs. It won’t affect the Toffs who use loads of fuel ‘cos they can afford whatever. They deserve to pay more VAT. Why should poor people claiming Benefits have to pay Tax just to keep warm - daftness.