Cheapest Gas and Electricity

Since 1998, when the UK Gas and Electricity industries were deregulated, consumers have been able to buy their gas and electricity supplies from a number of different suppliers. To protect consumers OFGEM (The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets), the industry regulator, promotes competition between those gas and electricity suppliers while regulating the monopoly companies that run the gas and electricity networks. Greater choice and therefore greater competition ensures cheaper gas and electricity prices as the energy companies cut their costs and introduce innovative new schemes to attract and retain customers.

While there remain a number of smaller energy companies, the UK energy industry is currently dominated by the 'big six' energy providers: British Gas, EDF Energy, E.On, Npower, Scottish Power and Scottish and Southern Energy. Fortunately Switch with Which? also features tariffs from smaller specialist suppliers, ensuring that you are able to review all the gas and electricity tariffs that are relevant to you.

Does switching energy supplier really save you money and is it easy to do? The simple answer to both questions is yes and with energy prices on the increase, now is the time to see how much money you can save by finding cheaper gas and electricity. All you need to take advantage of the free service offered by Switch with Which? is about 5 minutes of your time and a recent copy of a gas and electricity bill from your current supplier.

Here at Cheapest Gas and Electricity we are confident that Switch with Which? will help you find the cheapest gas and electricity deals in your area.

Which?, is the UK's Consumer Association and a trusted organisation with over 50 years experience of providing expert and independent consumer advice, so you can be assured that their energy switching service is 100% unbiased and accurate.

05/01/08 Npower increased gas prices by 17.2%, while its electricity price rose by up to 12.7%.

18/01/08 British Gas increased gas and electricity prices by 15%.

18/01/08 EDF put up electricity tariffs by 7.9% and gas prices by 12.9%.

02/02/08 Scottish Power increased gas bills by 15% and electric tariffs by 14%.

08/02/08 E.On increased gas bills by 15% and electricity bills by 9.7.

20/03/08 Scottish & Southern Energy have announced that from 1st April gas bills will on average increase by 15.8% and electricity bills by 14.2%.

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