Backlash as water firms say they should be able to hike prices during droughts

Water regulator Ofwat is weighing up proposals to introduce 'surge pricing' - meaning water scarcity can be taken into account when setting prices during dry summers

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumption Water companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales. Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarc

Rule changes being proposed by the water regulator could allow a new regime of dynamic pricing creating higher bills when water is scarce

Water companies to introduce 'surge pricing' during droughts under new plans  gbnews.com

Households could face a hike in water bills during droughts under new plans  lbc.co.uk

WATER firms will be allowed to charge higher prices during droughts as part of new Government-backed plans. Suppliers can impose “surge pricing” and factor water “scarcity” into bills, as Brits were warned to use less water in their homes. It comes despite Andy Burnham last week slamming firms for winning approval to c

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