• Centrica flagged a UK government move to remove VAT from household electricity bills from Oct. 1, lowering customer tariffs.
• The group said it will pass the VAT cut through to customers, reducing billed charges from the start date.
• CEO Chris O’Shea reiterated support for a targeted social tariff for vulnerable households as a longer-term affordability measure.

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