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When is the next Big Switch Event?

Hi, I am in need of a new energy tariff was on a cheap eon fix but when I moved they decided to add us to Eon next on a standard variable tariff. I was hoping for lower standing charges but even trying all the comparison websites, citizens advice and which both as a dual switch and delegate I am getting higher rates than I have seen historically. We use gas and electricity not expecting 0p standing charges but below 10p would be great or am I waiting for something that won’t happen anymore?

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  •  Sorry delegate should read *separate
  • yelias
    yelias Posts: 94 Forumite
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    GhostMjr said:
    Hi, I am in need of a new energy tariff was on a cheap eon fix but when I moved they decided to add us to Eon next on a standard variable tariff. I was hoping for lower standing charges but even trying all the comparison websites, citizens advice and which both as a dual switch and delegate I am getting higher rates than I have seen historically. We use gas and electricity not expecting 0p standing charges but below 10p would be great or am I waiting for something that won’t happen anymore?
    Eon Next svt charges more than 10p per day standing charge.

    But looking at just one part of a tariff make up is pointless. Consult a comparison site using your actual annual consumption figures and find the best deal your you.
    Do check separate energy suppliers as they are often cheaper than dual fuel currently.
  • brewerdave
    brewerdave Posts: 8,929 Forumite
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    Big Switch type events have not offered super good tariffs for several years - UNLESS you have been stuck on SVRs for ever !!!
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    Big Switch with prices already rising , i would not wait for a more expensive big switch .
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