Competitive suppliers?

Atasas
Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
edited 10 June 2017 at 12:01PM in Energy
Ladies and Gents,

( https://thebigdeal.com/how-it-works gbenergysupply.co.uk don't think, they'll comeback to me with equal offer anymore)

Have lapsed a bit, did see e-mail notification in May.... bbbut, only noticed new one today notifying of change of my tariff to way higher one and ended doing the usual...
https://clubs.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub/home
https://switch.which.co.uk/index.html?db=dual
https://www.uswitch.com
and lastly trying to see, what they will come back with on Monday
https://www.ichoosr.co.uk

Honestly- not happy with tariffs- offers, as all way higher and some even suggesting big supplier "thingy's" as BG or SP or NP... will not chose none monstrosity AKA "big supplier" shareholders etc- rip-offs IMHO...

Most are projecting "savings per year/month"... as when their charges are higher either way, via switching companies or going directly, as:
http://solarplicity.com
https://www.flowenergy.uk.com
https://ebico.org.uk
https://www.oneselect.co.uk
https://greennetworkenergy.co.uk
https://bristol-energy.co.uk
https://robinhoodenergy.co.uk

Some, apart from way higher tariffs and standing charges, also expect "leaving fee".. bhooo!:D

I would prefer plain straight tariff to pay monthly as per previous ~ £35-40 PCM (in accordance to the last years usage of approx 1600 kwH El, 15000kwH gas), I do not have problem in submitting my meter readings monthly.
here's my tariff:
Fixed 12 June16
Product Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed Rate
Payment Method . . . . . Monthly Direct Debit
Unit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3770p/kWh
Standing Charge . 17.25p/day (£62.96/year)
Tariff End Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Jul 2017
Price Guaranteed Until . . . . . . . 15 Jul 2017
Early Exit Fee . . . . . £0.00 per fuel (inc VAT)
Estimated Annual Usage . . . . . . . .1598kWh
Gas
Tariff Name . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed 12 June16
Product Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed Rate
Payment Method . . . . . Monthly Direct Debit
Unit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4930p/kWh
Standing Charge . 11.00p/day (£40.15/year)
Tariff End Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Jul 2017
Price Guaranteed Until . . . . . . . 15 Jul 2017
Early Exit Fee . . . . . £0.00 per fuel (inc VAT)
Estimated Annual Usage . . . . . . .16708kWh

So....
The question I have and would love to ask you for opinion and advice:

Did I miss some good tariff/supplier to be near the same?

Should I continue with collective switch initiatives in having best of faith in them to find me suitable supplier/tariff?

Any other sensible tips/tricks, considering, I'm fairly "finance literate" and do cut trough the "promotional garbage" what they all say...?

Many thanks! :beer:
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  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
    First Anniversary Name Dropper First Post
    My personal method is to hit all the comparatives and only note the following .
    Unit Rate
    Daily Standing Charge
    Any Discounts for DD etc .
    Any Penalty for early exit .
    Ignore estimated direct debit / estimated annual bill .
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    JJ_Egan wrote: »
    My personal method is to hit all the comparatives and only note the following .
    Unit Rate
    Daily Standing Charge
    Any Discounts for DD etc .
    Any Penalty for early exit .
    Ignore estimated direct debit / estimated annual bill .

    Yes indeed!
    it's just I have not managed to get anything near the same, all as one cheapest work out 1/4 more expensive....
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,655 Forumite
    Name Dropper First Post First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    There hasn't been a competitive collective deal for some 12 months now (assuming you were on a good deal to start with and not the standard variable tariff).
    All the energy suppliers have increased their prices and yes it is now 20%+ more expensive across the board than this time last year.
    That is the way of the beast. Prices can go up or down and currently the only way is up.
    You won't find a deal cheaper or even equal to a 12 month old deal.
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    gsmlnx wrote: »
    There hasn't been a competitive collective deal for some 12 months now (assuming you were on a good deal to start with and not the standard variable tariff).
    All the energy suppliers have increased their prices and yes it is now 20%+ more expensive across the board than this time last year.
    That is the way of the beast. Prices can go up or down and currently the only way is up.
    You won't find a deal cheaper or even equal to a 12 month old deal.

    Seems that way...:(

    Still, can't blame me for trying:D
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
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    and others come to similar quotes

    Fingers crossed for Monday ichoosr.co.uk to do some miracle :o
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    Bumping the thread
  • phillw
    phillw Posts: 5,593 Forumite
    First Anniversary Name Dropper First Post
    Atasas wrote: »
    Did I miss some good tariff/supplier to be near the same?

    Iresa were the cheapest for me by a margin when I switched. That satisfies good tariff, but maybe not good supplier. It's just as much a gamble as playing the stock market.
    Atasas wrote: »
    Should I continue with collective switch initiatives in having best of faith in them to find me suitable supplier/tariff?

    The last few have not been competitive.
    Atasas wrote: »
    Any other sensible tips/tricks, considering, I'm fairly "finance literate" and do cut trough the "promotional garbage" what they all say...?

    Try separate suppliers for gas and electricity.
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    Thanks
    phillw wrote: »
    Iresa were the cheapest for me by a margin when I switched. That satisfies good tariff, but maybe not good supplier. It's just as much a gamble as playing the stock market.
    MPRxrH8.jpg
    Would have tried
    phillw wrote: »
    The last few have not been competitive.
    Mad! I said 1/4 more, but seems more like 50% more expensive these days :eek:
    phillw wrote: »
    Try separate suppliers for gas and electricity.
    Once back home, will try again

    Thanks again!
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    "best" come back offer Gas £0.027 p kwH (~ average 15000kwH p year) PCM (/12)=£33.75
    + Standing Charge £0.19 P D- £5.70 PCM
    TOTAL £39.45
    old tarrif with BGE £0.025 x1600/12 = £31.25
    st Ch. £0.11p= £3.30 TOTAL £34.55

    Electricity £0.14p p kwH (average expected usage 1600kwH)- PCM (/12)= £18.67
    + Standing charge £0.15p p D- £4.50
    TOTAL £23.17
    old tarif with BGE £0.094 x1600/12= £12.53
    st ch. £0.173px30= £5.20 TOTAL £17.73


    One Year FIXED and no info on leaving fees...

    What do you think, is it reasonable?
  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    Just to say, being low energy consumer and any "BIGurh supplier" hater, I ended up with
    https://www.oneselect.co.uk
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