Just been looking at the electricity tariff I'm on since the collapse of my supplier and being moved to British Gas. Even before the cap increases the cost has gone up 60%, standing charge from 11.1p to 23.77p @ day and the unit cost from 13.1p to 20.32. For the same usage as this time last year, that's an increase from £31 to £49 a month. I understand the reasons for the unit cost, but like others can't see any justification for increasing the standing charge.