Ofgem protects customers of failed supplier Tonik Energy

6 Oct 2020 03:23 PM

Tonik Energy Ltd, a gas and electricity supplier with around 130,000 domestic customers, is ceasing to trade.

Under Ofgem’s safety net, the energy supply of Tonik Energy’s customers will continue and outstanding credit balances of domestic customers will be protected.

Ofgem will choose a new supplier to take on all of Tonik Energy’s customers. This supplier will contact these customers shortly after being appointed.

Ofgem’s advice to Tonik Energy’s customers in the meantime is to:

Philippa Pickford, Director of Retail at Ofgem, yesterday said:

“Tonik Energy customers do not need to worry, as under our safety net we’ll make sure your energy supplies are secure and domestic customers’ credit balances are protected.

“Ofgem will now choose a new supplier for you and whilst we are doing this our advice is to ‘sit tight’ and don’t switch. You can rely on your energy supply as normal. We will update you when we have chosen a new supplier, who will then get in touch about your new tariff.”

Updates are available from our website or through our twitter feed @ofgem.

Customers who have questions should visit the FAQs on our website. Or if they need additional support, call Citizens Advice on 03454 04 05 06 or email them via their webform. Advice will also be shared on Ofgem’s twitter @ofgem and facebook channels.

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