Flexible Octopus Jan 2017 v1 - stick or twist?

KittenChops

Hi,
I'm not sure whether I should stay on this, or change to something else...?  Can't use comparison sites accurately because the tariff doesn't appear on them.
Thank you


Context:
2 bed semi (Victorian or thereabouts) - occupied by 2 adults
Duel fuel (gas only for heating & hot water)
Combi boiler (no immersion heater)
I think we're probably below average usage for electricity, and a bit high for gas
No smart meters - reading given every 1-2 months


Meter readings & usage since July 2020 (can go back further if needed)

Electricity     My Readings     kWh used since last reading

29-Jul-20      61,046

30-Aug-20    61,219               173

15-Oct-20     61,477               258

07-Nov-20    61,634               157

03-Jan-21    62,050                416

06-Feb-21    62,309                259

14-Mar-21    62,584                275

27-Apr-21     62,868               284

31-Jul-21      63,432               564

15-Aug-21    63,519               87

11-Sep-21    63,682               163

04-Oct-21    63,808               126

12-Dec-21    64,201               393
31-Dec-21    64,326               125
28-Feb-22     64,724               398

Gas               My Readings     100s of ft3     kWh used since last reading

29-Jul-20       6,936

30-Aug-20     6,941                 5                    156.8

15-Oct-20      6,964                 23                  721.1

03-Jan-21      7,095                131                 4,107.2

06-Feb-21      7,171                76                   2,382.8

14-Mar-21      7,241                70                   2,194.7

30-Apr-21       7,303                62                  1,943.9

31-Jul-21        7,338                35                  1,097.3

15-Aug-21      7,341                3                    94.1

11-Sep-21      7,346                5                    156.8

04-Oct-21       7,351                5                    156.8

12-Dec-21      7,438                87                   2,727.7
31-Dec-21       7,467               29                   904.6
28-Feb-22      7,563                96                   2986.7

ETA
Current prices:
Electricity: 20.99p/kWh, standing charge 24.03p/day
Electricity: 19.99p/kWh, standing charge 22.89p/day
Gas: 3.83p/kWh, standing charge 23.85p/day
Gas: 3.65p/kWh, standing charge 22.71p/day

ETA 2
Monthly direct debit is approximately £88 and we're approximately £138 in credit £105 in credit

bristolleedsfan

Best to stick so as to pay lowest rates for coldest months of the year, April onwards keep eye out to see if any cheaper tariffs than what will have become a more expensive variable rate.

KittenChops

bristolleedsfan said:

Best to stick so as to pay lowest rates for coldest months of the year, April onwards keep eye out to see if any cheaper tariffs than what will have become a more expensive variable rate.

Thank you for your reply.
I might bump this thread back up in Spring!

RelievedSheff

There are no tariffs currently available that come anywhere near those prices so stay where you are for now!

littlemoney

When the time comes you may wish to consider turning down the thermostat on the gas to save money. Your comsumption is high compared mine and gas is my only source heat. I use extra layers of clothes and blankets to keep warm and lots of other things so the heat can be turned off.

KittenChops

I'm back... and still confused as to whether to change the tariff...

I've been looking at this thread (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6339935/loyal-octopus-12m-fixed/p3) and still not sure...