With Outfox the Market, any advice on what to do in April?

delmonta

Hi, I have been with Outfox the Market for years on a dual tarrif called Fix'd 21 10.0. It tends to cost about £50/60 per month and less in summer, 3 bedroom terraced house. 

They have just sent me an email saying I need to upgrade my tariff. Obviously its much more expensive, I've attached a screenshot. The fixed tariff is huge! Does the cheapest tarrif they are offering seem in line with most energy providers now? When I do a comparison nothing comes up! Any help would be great 

FreeBear

Need to see the unit prices (per KWh) and the standing charges to really help. Also include any exit fees.

Based on what you have posted, you would be silly to switch to the fixed tariff that is being offered. Do nothing, and automatically go on to the default standard variable tariff. Keep an eye on prices between now and October, and if you see a fixed deal that is comparable with the October price cap, jump ship.

delmonta

FreeBear said:

Need to see the unit prices (per KWh) and the standing charges to really help. Also include any exit fees.

Based on what you have posted, you would be silly to switch to the fixed tariff that is being offered. Do nothing, and automatically go on to the default standard variable tariff. Keep an eye on prices between now and October, and if you see a fixed deal that is comparable with the October price cap, jump ship.

Ok thanks. So I just tried to get a quote from Outfox the market as if I wasn't a customer, using my postcode. They say they can't offer any quotes due to uncertainty and high prices etc. That I should stay with my current provider

is this what most companies are doing now? And why I didnt get anything show up in a comparison site? If so then I should definitely stick with them

Its confusinG!

Merlin139

OutFox Direct Debit Rates by region wef 01 April

delmonta

Oh thanks for that. How does that compare in general to other companies at the moment?

QrizB

delmonta said:

Oh thanks for that. How does that compare in general to other companies at the moment?

You'll find EDF's rates here. If you know your region it's pretty straightforward to compare.

wild666

The SVR is cheaper combined than the price of the gas usage for what they say you will use on their version on the fixed rates. I would certainly let it slide onto the SVR £1511 is better in your pocket than theirs 

MalMonroe

 Hi, I'm with Octopus and their new charges are as in this link -

https://octoenergy-production-media.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Flexible_Octopus_April_2022__PDF_VAT.pdf

Take note of the standing charges. 

I'm sticking with them for the moment. Especially as some companies are saying they can't take any new customers at present. 

Nobody can really recommend anything to anybody right now. Martin has stopped even trying. On a recent TV programme he was in despair as he's usually able to recommend something. He's admitted that he doesn't know which way to turn.

We're all in a pickle. Praying for good news soon!   

delmonta

Yeah so it seems my supplier is basically identical to the ones you linked to, so I guess I'll stick with them. As you say many companies aren't taking on new suppliers

At least I don't need heating now until winter! 

thanks