Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

Paulina Gonzalez-Martinez; Christian Calvillo Munoz; Karen Turner; Antonios Katris; Long Zhou

doi:10.82226/543.p.000010

Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

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Abstract

This Policy Brief examines whether rising block electricity tariffs can function as a cost neutral, progressive form of social tariff in Great Britain. It highlights significant risks for vulnerable households if such tariffs are not carefully designed.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	London
Number of pages	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.82226/543.p.000010
Publication status	Published - 4 Mar 2026

Funding

UKERC is funded by the UK Research and Innovation.

Keywords

rising block tariffs
electricty
social tariffs
energy

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Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

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Can social and smart tariffs improve energy affordability and drive economic growth?

Keynote address at the ACREEF Conference (Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance).

Ofgem/CEP Electricity Tariff Modelling

UKERC webinar: Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

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Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

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Can social and smart tariffs improve energy affordability and drive economic growth?

Activities

Keynote address at the ACREEF Conference (Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance).

Ofgem/CEP Electricity Tariff Modelling

UKERC webinar: Rising Block Tariffs: A Progressive Social Tariff or Heavily Damaging to Vulnerable Consumers?

Cite this