Octopus - to switch or stick?

Gerry1

The good news is that, even if you have to replace some old freezers and/or fridges, reduced electricity bills may result in significant overall savings.

Do come back in due course to tell us how it went !

northernstar007

again this 15 mth fix price for gas has been lowered i now really am thinking of jumping on this now
North East 5.52p
looking at tracker for today on the latest rate is 5.23p and my contract is up in nov on original tracker so i'm going to get a hike no matter what 

Stubod

THAAWT said:

The thing that put me off with UW was needing a smart meter, we've managed to not have one yet and preferably don't want one

..why...whats wrong with smart meters ...???

bristolleedsfan

THAAWT said:

I'm currently with Octopus Flexible
electricity - 23.13p per kwh
gas - 5.41p per kwh

standing charges
electricity - 54.83p per day
gas 28.88p per day

if i fix for 15 months with no exit charge:
electricity - 24.27p per kwh
gas - 5.65p per kwh

standing charges
electricity - 55.79p per day
gas - 29.34p per day

Can anyone advise please - i'm useless with things like this.  Or is there another company i should swap to?

Really appreciate your advice

EDF offering 12 month fix matching current energy cap - £25/£50 cashback for single/dual fuel switch via Topcashback

kuepper

I switched from Octopus Flexible to BGas 12m fixed v15 last week. There's a 14 day cooling off if I change my mind and no exit fees if I move to a cheaper BGas tariff so I've just switched to v16 to save another few quid. I'm a low user and BGas switch was £60 pa cheaper than what Octopus Flexible rate is now nevermind what it'll be in October. I switched via USwitch at Top Cashback so should get £36 for using that too so altogether a no-brainer for me.

bristolleedsfan

kuepper said:

I switched from Octopus Flexible to BGas 12m fixed v15 last week. There's a 14 day cooling off if I change my mind and no exit fees if I move to a cheaper BGas tariff so I've just switched to v16 to save another few quid. I'm a low user and BGas switch was £60 pa cheaper than what Octopus Flexible rate is now nevermind what it'll be in October. I switched via USwitch at Top Cashback so should get £36 for using that too so altogether a no-brainer for me.

£42   British Gas Energy Cashback Discounts, Offers & Deals (topcashback.co.uk) or £75 Amazon dual fuel via friend referral

kuepper

bristolleedsfan said:

kuepper said:

I switched from Octopus Flexible to BGas 12m fixed v15 last week. There's a 14 day cooling off if I change my mind and no exit fees if I move to a cheaper BGas tariff so I've just switched to v16 to save another few quid. I'm a low user and BGas switch was £60 pa cheaper than what Octopus Flexible rate is now nevermind what it'll be in October. I switched via USwitch at Top Cashback so should get £36 for using that too so altogether a no-brainer for me.

£42   British Gas Energy Cashback Discounts, Offers & Deals (topcashback.co.uk) or £75 Amazon dual fuel via friend referral

I couldn't find any TC offer for BGas when i searched TC but when you follow that link it goes down to £34 anyway so less than USwitch

bristolleedsfan

kuepper said:

bristolleedsfan said:

kuepper said:

I switched from Octopus Flexible to BGas 12m fixed v15 last week. There's a 14 day cooling off if I change my mind and no exit fees if I move to a cheaper BGas tariff so I've just switched to v16 to save another few quid. I'm a low user and BGas switch was £60 pa cheaper than what Octopus Flexible rate is now nevermind what it'll be in October. I switched via USwitch at Top Cashback so should get £36 for using that too so altogether a no-brainer for me.

£42   British Gas Energy Cashback Discounts, Offers & Deals (topcashback.co.uk) or £75 Amazon dual fuel via friend referral

I couldn't find any TC offer for BGas when i searched TC but when you follow that link it goes down to £34 anyway so less than USwitch

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