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Any way to calculate cost of a unit on this tariff?

SeeMe
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With a gas rate of


3.864p per kwh and use 4 units in a day

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  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,859 Forumite
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    As you have posted the unit cost is 3.864p (plus VAT ?)

    I'm not sure what you are asking - the cost of heating for a day? a year ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • bristolleedsfan
    bristolleedsfan Posts: 12,655 Forumite
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    edited 3 December 2019 at 8:47PM
    SeeMe wrote: »
    With a gas rate of


    3.864p per kwh and use 4 units in a day


    Very expensive kwh rate, plenty available 2.9p kwh or slightly less/

    http://utility-assist.co.uk/calculator
  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,393 Forumite
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    What do you mean by "unit"? kWh, cubic ft or cubic metre?
    A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.
  • SeeMe
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    Ok thanks for the replys.


    Not sure if that includes vat BG varible rate.


    I mean the cost for 1 day, 1 unit is zero to 999 last three digits of the meter.
  • Robin9
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    That help's

    So looking at your meter the dial moves on 4 in a day. The gas meter does not record units directly - you need to multiply that reading by 11.2 (that's approx and actually changes daily but its close enough.

    Have a good look at your BG bill and see where VAT fits in and also what the daily Standing Charge is .

    Don't forget the maintenance cost of your boiler.

    As has been said 3.864 is expensive


    PS A day is too short a period in time - try a week
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • SeeMe
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    Robin9 wrote: »
    That help's

    So looking at your meter the dial moves on 4 in a day. The gas meter does not record units directly - you need to multiply that reading by 11.2 (that's approx and actually changes daily but its close enough.

    Have a good look at your BG bill and see where VAT fits in and also what the daily Standing Charge is .

    Don't forget the maintenance cost of your boiler.

    As has been said 3.864 is expensive


    PS A day is too short a period in time - try a week


    Yes its expensive and standing charge is 31.074p per day.
  • Gerry1
    Gerry1 Posts: 10,849 Forumite
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    SeeMe wrote: »
    Yes it's expensive and standing charge is 31.074p per day.
    You've got money to burn ! :D
  • Robin9
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    SeeMe wrote: »
    Yes its expensive and standing charge is 31.074p per day.

    Then why are you on this tariff ? There are over 50 suppliers out there looking for your business.

    What is your ACTUAL annual consumption ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • EnergyRookie
    EnergyRookie Posts: 96 Forumite
    SeeMe wrote: »
    Yes its expensive and standing charge is 31.074p per day.

    Then consult a comparison site and find the best deal for you :money:
    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/you-switch-gas-electricity/
  • SeeMe
    SeeMe Posts: 343 Forumite
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    EnergyRookie wrote: »
    Then consult a comparison site and find the best deal for you :money:
    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/you-switch-gas-electricity/


    I am doing just that.
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