Loyal energy customers 'are charged more'

Energy customers who are loyal to their local suppliers are likely to be charged more, it has been claimed.

The news could be of interest to a number of residential landlords who offer properties to tenants with all bills included.

A recent report from price comparison service Confused.com has revealed that a number of suppliers are charging customers in their host regions more than their national average.

According to the report, nPower is the "worst offender" as its Yorkshire customers are charged 12 per cent more than those in other regions, amounting to an extra £48 per year.

Gareth Kloet, head of energy at Confused.com, said: "Our research suggests that despite fierce competition in the energy market, the energy suppliers continue to be more willing to compete on price in an attempt to gain new business than they are in retaining and rewarding loyalty in their old monopoly trading regions."

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