Energy crisis: Five household energy suppliers called out over unjustified direct debit levels

Ofgem demands ‘immediate and urgent’ action over energy direct debits

The watchdog said Ecotricity, Good Energy, Green Energy UK, Utilita Energy and TruEnergy must move swiftly or face possible enforcement action.

Energy firms told to take 'immediate action' after Ofgem finds severe direct debit issues

Energy watchdog Ofgem has told suppliers to take "immediate and urgent action" over the way they charge customers through direct debit.

Ofgem tells energy firms to take urgent action to fix direct debit problems

Regulator is concerned that gas and electricity customers may fall into debt or overpay unless improvements are made

Ofgem orders energy suppliers to take urgent action over direct debit ‘failings’

Watchdog said it could take action against the named companies if they do not improve quickly enough

Energy suppliers told to review soaring direct debits

It comes after 500,000 households saw their direct debit payments double earlier this year.

Energy companies ordered to refund customers overcharged on direct debits

Ofgem finds 'moderate or severe' weaknesses at five energy companies