Commentary on provisions of the Act Section 9: Protection for domestic customers after termination of tariff cap conditions
Section 9 places a duty on Ofgem to review the pricing practices of energy suppliers and consider if there are categories of consumers who are paying or risk paying in the future excessive charges for standard variable and default rate tariffs, and for whom protection should be provided.
	The review must also consider whether consumers will suffer an excessive tariff price rise by moving to a standard variable or default rate tariff upon the termination their existing fixed-rate tariff. It must also consider whether vulnerable consumers are in need of protection.
	The review must be conducted before the price cap is removed and Ofgem must conduct such a review thereafter as it deems appropriate.
	If the review concludes that the protections are needed, Ofgem must take action using its powers as set out under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989.