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Am I paying too much?

mlewisjr
mlewisjr Posts: 12 Forumite
I am currently under the Energy (Gas & Electricity) tariff for British Gas. I pay it quarterly and currently have to pay £178.18 for

Period: 15 Jan to 01 Mar 2013

Does the price seem about right or am I paying too much?

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,048 Forumite
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    That is a 'how long is a piece of string' question.

    Do you live in a 1 bed flat or a 12 bed mansion?

    Are you in all day or out at work?

    £178 for that period is approx £120 a month which is below the average UK cost for mid-winter.
  • mlewisjr
    mlewisjr Posts: 12 Forumite
    3 bedroom house, 2 people currently living in the house, during the day out at work, home after 5.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    How is the property heated and hot watered? If it's gas CH and DHW, and the bill is based on actual usage/readings, not estimated. then as Cardew says, your bill is very low for a (cold) winter quarter.
    Once the heating goes off after Easter (we hope!), your consumption will plummet.
    As to whether you are paying too much, a quick check on a comp site armed with your annual kWh figures will find you the cheapest tariff.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    To give you a comparison I am a two bed detached bungalow and pay £140 a month for both gas and electric
  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
    mlewisjr wrote: »
    I am currently under the Energy (Gas & Electricity) tariff for British Gas. I pay it quarterly and currently have to pay £178.18 for

    Period: 15 Jan to 01 Mar 2013

    Does the price seem about right or am I paying too much?

    Possibly too much, dare I say probably. Have you checked? :cool:

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/you-switch-gas-electricity
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