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British Gas Exclusive Fixed Energy v15 - Single rate

So we are completely confused by this energy crisis and are not sure what to do. British gas have given us the following tarrif offer:

302.30
/ month

Estimated annual usage

Gas

£2,187.15

20,476.00kWh

Electricity

£1,440.42

3,658.90kWh

Total

£3,627.57

Until 26 May 2023

Tariff cost breakdown
Electricity
Standing charge
43.40p per day
Unit rate day
34.58p per kwh
Unit rate night
None
Gas
Standing charge
34.07p per day
Unit rate day
10.05p per kwh
Unit rate night
None

This is significantly higher than our current deal, as everyone else is also experiencing. We are just not sure if this is good enough to lock in on or go variable at:

235.73
/ month

Estimated annual usage

Gas

£1,606.42

20,476.00kWh

Electricity

£1,222.30

3,658.90kWh

Total

£2,828.73

Tariff cost breakdown
Electricity
Standing charge
37.92p per day
Unit rate day
29.24p per kwh
Unit rate night
None
Gas
Standing charge
27.22p per day
Unit rate day
7.34p per kwh
Unit rate night
None

We have never been on variable, so worry about the increasing cost. So any help given would be greatly appreciated. 
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