A Treasury spokesperson has said the removal of gas standing charges may not happen until 2028, even though the Chancellor, John Healey, told the Commons it would come "from next year". The spokesperson told Full Fact: "Our aim is by the end of 2027 or as soon as possible after then (so 2028)."
In his Budget statement on 28 October, Healey said: "From next year, through Ofgem, we will remove standing charges from household gas bills."
Full Fact says that line sits awkwardly with the Budget document and the government's own press statement. The Budget document, as quoted by Full Fact, says the government is "aiming for delivery by the end of 2027 or as soon as possible after then".
Checked against the Treasury's own words, Healey's "from next year" does not hold up as a firm timetable. The department's spokesperson points to 2028.
An Ofgem spokesperson told Full Fact its focus is on working with government and industry to deliver the changes "in a way that works for consumers".
The Treasury confirmed on Budget day that the charges will be removed for around 23 million homes. Martin Lewis told PA the charge is currently £108 a year.