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I switched and lost out!
catwoman68
Posts: 4 Newbie
in Energy
I wanted to warn users about Switching energy provider. I had a capped rate with EON that ended a couple of months ago. I used USwitch to get a better quote and British Gas was the best saving me a few hundred a year. It took a couple of months to changeover and lo and behold I have now been victim of British Gas' price rises and should have stayed with my previous supplier. As I am tied into this package for a year I am now stuck! I feel let down and cheated. Any advice greatly received!!
Switchers Beware!!
Switchers Beware!!
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Obvious question is why didn't you switch to a fixed/capped rate. It was only a matter of time before somebody else increased their prices.
It is also likely EON (and the others) will shortly increase prices so will not seem as bad then0 -
If it's a huge difference like it was for me just pay the exit fee and move to a fixed.LBM April 2011 £4906
:j:j DEBT FREE 4th NOVEMBER 2011 :j:j
Clothes Challenge 2011 £60.24/£200
Virtual sealed pot #136 - £1.60 Sealed pot # 1365 Nectar card - £8.80 Overdraft £0.00
Do I need it? Can I afford it? Is it cheaper elsewhere?0 -
OP, EON will be putting up their prices shortly as sure as eggs is eggs.
As asked , why did you not go for another capped rate rather than Websaver x?That gum you like is coming back in style.0 -
Have to agree with the others - if you're going to move, you need to choose a fixed rate.
I've just paid an "exit" fee to get out of my SP contract and have moved to a fixed rate with Ovo - http://www.ovoenergy.com/our-energy/ and really can't wait until switching date!Grocery Challenge £211/£455 (01/01-31/03)
2016 Sell: £125/£250
£1,000 Emergency Fund Challenge #78 £3.96 / £1,000Vet Fund: £410.93 / £1,000
Debt free & determined to stay that way!0 -
At the time I didn't find a better capped/fixed and didn't think! Good advice about paying the exit fees and fixing...I shall investigate. Thanks all for replying.0
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catwoman68 - if your supply switched less than 90 days ago eon wiull take you back on the tariff you left them on.0
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