Watchdog launches E.On investigation

OFGEM is investigating energy supplier E.On to establish whether it is complying with selling obligations.

It follows information about E.On’s marketing activities which has “come to the regulator’s attention”, it said.

The investigation will examine whether E.On is complying with regulations governing face-to-face and telephone sales activities.

Responding to the announcement, E.On said it believed it had acted in the best interests of consumers at all times and had “robust” controls in place to ensure responsible selling.