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Switching Gas/Electricity

So a very silly question.

I am thinking of changing Gas/Elec suppliers.

1. Is Dual fuel going to be the cheapest?
2. Do i need to let my existing providers know that i am leaving and provide a last meter reading?
3. Anything else?

Help appreciated

Comments

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 23 February 2016 at 9:53PM
    Run both dual fuel and separate gas and electric through a comp site. I ve just done that in the S.Yorks area and the separate gas/electric was in front for my low usage, whereas a higher user it may not be. Suppliers like Zog Energy and GB Energy and Daligas were coming up cheaper overall but no WHD is available with those suppliers.
    No you dont have to let your supplier know.that is done by the gaining supplier.Use the Cheap energy club for cashback.
  • Thanks!

    I have started this process. When i attempt to process it it comes up with an exit fee of £20 for both my suppliers even though i am on a standard tariff with both...so a total of £40?

    Why is that?
  • matelodave
    matelodave Posts: 9,118 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Check your own bills & T&Cs for your existing supplier to see what penalties you might incur for leaving early - not what the comparison site says.

    Generally "standard" tariffs don't have an exit fee but check what your contract says
    Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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