What it does
Submit your supplier's current energy surcharge (%) and the approximate date it was set. The Energy-Margin Watchdog uses live PackIndex GAS_NBP and ELEC_UK data to calculate the justified surcharge based on current energy prices, quantifies the excess margin, and drafts a formal adjustment request letter citing specific index movements.
Example use case
A glass bottle buyer is paying a 6.8% energy surcharge set in November 2022 when UK NBP gas was at 400p/therm. Live PackIndex GAS_NBP shows gas is now 104p/therm — a 74% fall. The Watchdog calculates that the justified surcharge for a gas-heavy glass plant is now 1.9%, and drafts a letter requesting a reduction from 6.8% to 2.0% — saving £28,000/year at current spend.
Frequently asked questions
Which energy indices are used?
PackIndex GAS_NBP (UK natural gas), GAS_TTF (European gas), ELEC_UK (UK electricity day-ahead), and Henry Hub (US gas) as appropriate for the supplier's country.
What packaging categories are most energy-sensitive?
Glass (30–38% energy), corrugated board (18%), paper/board (25–32%), aluminium (35–45%).
Is the letter ready to send?
Yes — the output is a professional adjustment request letter citing specific PackIndex index values, dated and formatted for sending directly to the supplier.
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