Energy: Find the cheapest supplier & earn cashback

WhoIsThat

Mister_G wrote: »

Oh dear, another poster who doesn't read the Forum Rules. You are NOT allowed to post referrals here.

Were you aware that the forum rules you have referred the user to also state that you have broken the rules in at least 2 ways by your own post?

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Consumerist

Mister_G wrote: »

Well I hadn't thought about that angle. Obviously, from your statement, there are people out there that do that.

Well, it's certainly a possibility. Particularly when it's a newbie post.

Don't beat yourself up about it, though. I have made exactly the same mistake in the past until I thought about it. Fortunately, it's easy enough to edit the post and delete the quote.

Consumerist

Hengus wrote: »

For gas meters measured in cubic feet (ft3), the tolerance is 39 units.
For example if you submitted a reading of 00360 ft3 and the estimate used was 00400 ft3, the difference is 40 units and a reading dispute is possible.

Just to clarify: Imperial gas meters measure consumption in 100s of cubic feet (ccf) - not in cubic feet (ft³). 39 imperial units represents 3,900 ft³ equivalent to around 1,200 kWh.

Trilogy1998

I've been with Scottish Power for several years and they have been efficient. However I've noticed that at each contract renewal/switch the savings get smaller and smaller and now the tariffs are a complete puzzle to me! My current fixed price deal ends 31 Jan 19 so I'm looking at what to do next and I'm amazed to find that Standard Tariff is now the cheapest option! How mad is that? I think the days of the fixed tariff savings are at an end.
Has anyone else spotted this?

victor2

Trilogy1998 wrote: »

I've been with Scottish Power for several years and they have been efficient. However I've noticed that at each contract renewal/switch the savings get smaller and smaller and now the tariffs are a complete puzzle to me! My current fixed price deal ends 31 Jan 19 so I'm looking at what to do next and I'm amazed to find that Standard Tariff is now the cheapest option! How mad is that? I think the days of the fixed tariff savings are at an end.
Has anyone else spotted this?

The standard variable tariff is rarely the cheapest option. Its rates may start out slightly below a fixed tariff, but they are by definition variable and unless global energy prices fall, are destined to increase steadily, where a fixed tariff doesn't for the duration of its life.

Consumerist

Trilogy1998 wrote: »

. . . I'm amazed to find that Standard Tariff is now the cheapest option! How mad is that? I think the days of the fixed tariff savings are at an end.
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It's not clear whether you mean your cheapest option is from the whole market or just from SP. You might need to consider changing supplier to get a better deal.

skcollobcat10

Consumerist wrote: »

It's not clear whether you mean your cheapest option is from the whole market or just from SP. You might need to consider changing supplier to get a better deal.

My SP also has a cheaper Standard rate than if I take a fixed tarriff. I'm with Scottish Hydro Electric (SSE). If I go on a fixed tarriff for 1 year my Direct Debit increases by £20 per month (£240 per annum). I have never switched providers and I'm wondering if it would be best for me to just stay on standard rate. Any ideas, I'm in North of Scotland and wonder if there are many providers to choose from.

Consumerist

skcollobcat10 wrote: »

My SP also has a cheaper Standard rate than if I take a fixed tarriff. I'm with Scottish Hydro Electric (SSE). If I go on a fixed tarriff for 1 year my Direct Debit increases by £20 per month (£240 per annum). I have never switched providers and I'm wondering if it would be best for me to just stay on standard rate. Any ideas, I'm in North of Scotland and wonder if there are many providers to choose from.

Frankly, it's a bit of a lottery. You have the option of switching at any time without penalty if you stay on the standard variable tariff but the downside is that if the SVT prices do increase it is likely the fixed tariff available to you at that time might also have increased.

Comparison sites will let you know (roughly) how many suppliers are available to you. I don't see any reason why your choices should be any less than in other regions - your supplier doesn't have to be based in your region.

supremetwo

Enstroga is missing from the dual fuel list in cheap energy club.

It is in the electricity supplier list if dual fuel is not selected but not in the gas list.

They do supply both gas an electricity.

Kaz_the_gas

I'm with Outfox the Market on the Zap tariff which you don't have on the drop down selector, so I suspect your recommendation to change from Cheap Energy Club might not be accurate.