British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo accounted for majority of forced prepayment meter installations last year, say government figures
that it was extending the ban on forced installations, which had been due to expire at the end of March.
Customers using prepayment meters pay a higher price for their gas and electricity, although in this month's Budget the government said it wouldHowever, there is also concern that at a time of high energy costs, people on prepayment meters will "self-disconnect" if they cannot afford to keep the meter topped up.
Each supplier has a different procedure, they are likely to do a credit check, and may ask for a deposit of around £300 to remove the physical box. Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Today's figures give a clear and horrifying picture of just how widespread the forced installation of prepayment meters had become, with last year seeing an average of over 7,500 force-fitted a month.
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