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Fixed tariffs

Hi, 

I have been offered to fixed rates by EDF and unsure what to do, the first one is fixed rate until sept 2024 at £90 a month and the second one is £88 a month until Sept 2026 , both are for dual fuel.

Currently I'm using around £65 a month between gas and electric and last winter I was touching the £120 a month.

Should I take one of these or stick on the variable , any advice would be a great help.

Thank you 

Comments

  • Hi,
    ignore DD, best to compare unit and standing charges prices.
  • Ayr_Rage
    Ayr_Rage Posts: 1,728 Forumite
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    edited 28 August 2023 at 10:22AM
    Do your own sums based on your last couple of years actual usage !

    The quoted DD figure will include an estimation of your annual consumption, which should be reasonably accurate if you have been with EDF a while, but do check.

    Think (kWh x unit) rate plus standing charges and see if that matches their DD
  • dunstonh
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    For me, the EDF fixed deal was a no-brainer.  For others it wont be.     It all depends on your energy use, ratios and region.


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