UK's Ofgem asks energy suppliers to review customer direct debits

(Reuters) - Britain's energy regulator Ofgem said on Wednesday it has asked a number of energy suppliers to take urgent action after a review found a range of shortcomings in the way they charge customers direct debits.

Ofgem also expects suppliers to adjust any miscalculations, including making repayments if needed, and consider whether a goodwill payment is warranted, it said in a statement.

(Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)