Average Claim Value Over £25,000

The typical business energy mis-selling claim exceeds £25,000, with many claims recovering significantly higher amounts. This highlights the vast scale of undisclosed costs impacting businesses over multi-year contracts.

80% of Broker-Managed Contracts Have Hidden Commissions

8 out of 10 businesses with energy brokers were unaware of significant hidden fees in their contracts. This lack of transparency often leads to overcharges and breaches of fair pricing regulations.

Undisclosed Broker Fees Cost UK Businesses Billions

Research estimates UK businesses have collectively overpaid £2.4 billion due to hidden broker commissions. These charges inflate energy bills, often without clients realising, making many claims eligible for recovery.

Up to 40% of Energy Costs Linked to Hidden Broker Charges

In some cases, broker commissions represent up to 40% of a business’s total energy costs. On average, these fees account for 10-15%, meaning many businesses unknowingly pay thousands extra annually.

Prolific Mis-selling Breaches Consumer Protection Laws

Widespread mis-selling through non-transparent practices violates UK consumer protection standards. Businesses affected by inflated energy contracts can claim compensation for unfair terms, securing significant financial recoveries.