Renewing the ban on acquisition-only tariffs (BAT) after March 2026
- Consultation status:
- Open
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- Topic:
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Energy pricing rules
- ➞ Energy price cap
- Industry sector:
- Supply and Retail Market
We are looking for feedback on our proposal to temporarily extend the ban on acquisition-only tariffs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Consultation description
The ban on acquisition-only tariffs can be extended on an annual basis through a written notice which retains the relevant part of the licence in place (SLC 22B). The current extension will end on 31 March 2026. If no further action is taken, it will no longer exist past this date.
We are looking to temporarily extend the ban on acquisition-only tariffs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Before we do this, we want your feedback on this proposal.
We are considering the permanent status of ban on acquisition-only tariffs separately as part of our wider work on future price protection.
Who should respond
We would like views from people with an interest in the domestic retail energy supply market such as:
- energy suppliers
- third party intermediaries
- consumer groups
- the public
How to respond
Submit your response by 24 September 2025 by emailing retailpolicyinterventions@ofgem.gov.uk.