Energy Companies Breaking Backbilling Rules | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Martin Lewis is sounding the alarm on energy companies still wrongly billing customers for energy used over a year ago — a practice that should be illegal under Ofgem rules. Despite clear protections for consumers whose direct debits were too low or who didn’t receive accurate bills, people are still being chased for up to two years of backdated charges. Citizens Advice confirms you’re only liable for energy used within the past 12 months — unless you were sent a bill and didn’t pay. If suppliers push beyond that, consumers should write to them citing the rules — and escalate with a formal…