Energy companies ‘rigging the market’ and overcharging by £600million, costing every British household an extra £25

Energy companies ‘rigging the market’ and overcharging by £600million, costing every British household an extra £25 by Martin Robinson, August 22, 2012, The Daily Mail
• Companies accused of deliberately ‘overloading’ national grid in return for cash
• They can claim compensation if they shut down power stations and windfarms if electrical network is full
• Claims have hit £600million in five years and are rising every year, experts say
… It came as British energy companies are pocketing record profits while consumers are paying record amounts for their gas and electricity. … Energy select committee MP John Robertson wants a full inquiry into the allegations. ‘This is a lot of money and consumers are having to pay for it,’ he told the Telegraph. ‘There has to be some kind of retribution. If this has been happening, it is shocking and must be investigated.’