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Changing Gas/Electric Supplier for a better rate ( currently with e-on)

I am currently with e-on and looking to change gas and electric supplier. Which supplier would offer better rates than what I'm paying now ?

Data from my latest bill 

Electric

Your electricity tariff Prices do not include VAT unless otherwise noted.
Electricity Tariff Name Next Flex Product
Type Variable Payment Method Direct Debit
Unit Rate 48.933p/kWh
Standing Charge 41.578p/day (£151.76/year)
Price Guaranteed Until Not Applicable Early Exit Fee None Estimated Annual Usage 2022.6 kWh

Energy Charges for Meter 
21st Apr 2023
7417.2 Smart meter reading
21st May 2023 7584.8
Smart meter reading Energy Used 167.6 kWh @ 48.93p/kWh

£82.02 Energy Price Guarantee 167.6 kWh @ 16.57p/kWh -£27.77
Standing Charge 30 days @ 41.578p/day
£12.47 Subtotal of charges before VAT £66.72 VAT @ 5% £3.34 Total Electricity Charges £70.06

GAS

Gas Tariff Name Next Flex
Product Type Variable Payment Method Direct Debit
Unit Rate 11.903p/kWh
Standing Charge 27.726p/day (£101.20/year)
Price Guaranteed Until Not Applicable Early Exit Fee None Estimated Annual Usage* 8958 kWh

Energy Charges for Meter
21st April 2023
3325.4 Smart meter reading

21st May 2023 3375.3 Smart meter reading
Consumption 49.9 Units (m3 )
Energy Used* 549.6 kWh @ 11.903p/kWh £65.41
Energy Price Guarantee 549.6 kWh @ 2.19p/kWh -£12.01
Standing Charge 30 days @ 27.726p/day £8.32
Subtotal of charges before VAT £61.72 VAT @ 5% £3.09
Total Gas Charges £64.81
Total charges before VAT £128.44 Total VAT £6.43
Total charges for bill £134.87

Comments

  • CSI_Yorkshire
    CSI_Yorkshire Posts: 1,792 Forumite
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    You're on the standard variable rate.  Every suppliers' version of this is identical (except Octopus who sometimes have about 4% discount on the standing charge only).
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,958 Forumite
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    I believe the only cheaper option would be Octopus as their standing charge is a couple of pence cheaper than anyone else.  There may be some cheaper fixes coming soon but at the moment there are no real savings available.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 13,081 Forumite
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    There is talk of a more competitive market from July.

    When you do seek new suppliers you will need  an annual consumption which is quoted on your bills.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • cisko65
    cisko65 Posts: 394 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I had a ''to switch or not to switch'' question. Thanks to your replies to lknights1987 I will stay with my tariff, Shell Energy Price Guarantee v. 3.
    Thanks
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