British Gas not to implement late payment charge

The penalty for late payment was set to be introduced this month but, following a consumer backlash, British Gas has decided not to implement the charge.

Karen Darby, CEO of SimplySwitch.com said: “It’s good news that British Gas has dropped its late payment charge before it took hold. It was a brave move to introduce the penalty in the first place given they were the only energy company to do so. Consumers have shown British Gas that they weren’t happy and they have made a u-turn and dropped the charge.”