How to perform a gas price comparison

In winter, gas is of course a near-essential for any household. Especially with the recession hitting, not only have fuel prices risen but people’s finances or more stretched when it comes to gas and electricity. People are thus searching for the cheapest electricity and gas available. One way to look for cheaper gas bills and cheap electricity is price comparison sites, which we will detail in this article.

Energy companies' price comparisons

British Gas British Gas is regarded as the most established energy company in the UK and usually as the market leader too. It proudly claims to be the ‘nation’s favourite Cheap Gas and Electricity Supplier, Boiler Provider & Energy Efficiency Advisor’. Thus, the company is a good place to go for cheaper electricity and gas bills.
Other energy companies British Gas is one of the six major energy suppliers in the UK (the other five being made up of E. On, Scottish Power, EDF Energy, npower, and Scottish & Southern). All claim to have ‘cheap’ or ‘competitive’ energy prices for homes and businesses. It is very hard though to discern the cheapest because, as aforementioned, prices are also dependent on individual circumstances and economic climate. Due to this, on all sites listed, one can get their own free quote for gas and/or electricity so they can see the best option. One can also do this on price comparison sites.

Price comparison sites

Price comparison sites in the UK Gas and electricity prices are subject to a multitude of variables, so it is difficult to really give a definite answer as to which is the best electricity supplier or the cheapest gas tariffs. There are several sites where one get a good personal idea of the best gas and electricity prices. Some of the main sites for this are Uswitch, Go compare, Money Supermarket and Compare The Market (the latter two being those of the annoying, yet inventive TV advertisements). How these sites work Price comparison sites give users no-cost quotes on household amenities such as car insurance, gas and electricity (combined or separate), contents insurance, home insurance and business insurance, with the facility to compare different suppliers’ prices. After they have given prices, they link users to the sites of the company which is rated the best fit for the individual’s needs. This, along with the site hits and advertising, is the way they make money, in a mutually beneficial way.