Smart meters scandal as householders are told they MUST install one even if they don't want to as stocks of old analogue devices begin to run out

Households are being told they must install a smart meter because suppliers have run out of traditional devices.

Several energy firms have warned Ofgem they are struggling to source analogue meters, with some manufacturers having ended production.

Customers should be able to refuse a smart meter, but the supply crisis means many are being left without a choice.

The Government wants all UK homes to have a smart meter to monitor power usage by 2024, but the botched rollout is set to cost at least £13billion.

Firms face fines if they do not promote the devices, prompting concerns that energy giants are resorting to ‘blackmail’, for example limiting the best tariffs to those with smart meters.

Now it appears customers are being told they must get a smart meter as there are no alternatives.

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