Utility Price Comparison.

Chris_Squires

Having recently been tempted to switch Gas & Electricity suppliers I find that, although comparison sites show substantial savings, the comparisons are based on current suppliers standard follow on tariffs.
This seems misleading and I wonder if there is a clause in comparison sites small print advising of this.
If customers were to compare prices on their current provider's best price the comparison would be fairer and more representative.
Have I missed something or have I learned a lesson ?.

Robin9

You've learnt a lesson - blame the regulator. It's a good idea if you've never switched but confusing otherwise


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JJ_Egan

Thousands of identical posts .
Blame the regulators as they assume that you stay on a standard tariff.
Dont blame the comparison sites ( though i do think they should have it in big big letters )


Pity no complaints to the regulator .

Kitchen_Sink

Chris_Squires wrote: »

Having recently been tempted to switch Gas & Electricity suppliers I find that, although comparison sites show substantial savings, the comparisons are based on current suppliers standard follow on tariffs.
This seems misleading and I wonder if there is a clause in comparison sites small print advising of this.
If customers were to compare prices on their current provider's best price the comparison would be fairer and more representative.
Have I missed something or have I learned a lesson ?.

You've missed quite a lot

But if you want a calculation based on your approach (what you paid last year rather than what youy will pay this year if you do nothing) try this
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub

Remember the tariff on which your costs were based last year, presumably is no longer available this year