standing charge

Examples (10)

• There is a quarterly standing charge on this account.
• My electricity bill includes a daily standing charge, regardless of usage.
• To reduce your bills, find a provider with a lower standing charge.
• Some new tariffs are being offered with no standing charge at all.
• Could you please explain why the standing charge for gas has increased?
• Even if you don't use any water, you will still have to pay the monthly standing charge.
• The standing charge covers the cost of maintaining the network.
• I switched my phone provider because their standing charge was too high.
• The total amount due is your energy usage plus the standing charge.
• The regulator has approved a small increase in the annual standing charge.