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Incorrect TV info

Watched the Martin Lewis programme last night where he said the variable tariff was the cheapest and NOT to go for a fixed tariff as it was much more expensive. This was incorrect because I was invited onto a fixed rate tariff which will work out cheaper than the existing variable rate. I double checked using the tariffs for 365 days at Standing Charge rate, Daytime rate and night time rate for each unit (kilowatt). Calculated it at £130 cheaper for the coming year.

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  • MWT
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    edited 8 October 2021 at 12:25PM
    Watched the Martin Lewis programme last night where he said the variable tariff was the cheapest and NOT to go for a fixed tariff as it was much more expensive. This was incorrect because I was invited onto a fixed rate tariff which will work out cheaper than the existing variable rate. I double checked using the tariffs for 365 days at Standing Charge rate, Daytime rate and night time rate for each unit (kilowatt). Calculated it at £130 cheaper for the coming year.
    Care to give some details on this minor miracle? :)
    If it is with Neon Reef then don't bother though, and I am sure Martin has similarly discounted them in his comments...

  • QrizB
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    That's very nice.
    Which tariff and which supplier?
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