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Energy Tariff

oestrogel
oestrogel Posts: 1 Newbie
in Energy
I have recieved an email from British Gas yesterday, advising me it would be cheaper to move from my fixed tariff to a variable. I do not know what to do?? Thank you.

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  • BUFF
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    edited 27 October 2022 at 10:33AM
    Welcome,
    If you want some informed advice/opinion please provide details of your actual annual energy use & what tariff(s) you are currently on.
  • EssexHebridean
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    As above - post the tariff and use details. Also whether your fix would usually have any exit fees attached, and the end date for the fix.

    Do also bear in mind that there is currently a lot of uncertainty around what will happen after the EPG finishes (as things stand) in April - that needs to be factored in, especially if your fix has a long time to run. 
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