You may have seen energy suppliers claiming to have 'the cheapest gas and electricity' in their adverts. Perhaps you searched online for 'the cheapest gas and electricity' to try and find the best deal.
But just how important is it to be with the supplier that holds the title of the cheapest gas and electricity supplier?
The answer is 'not very'.
This is because the way energy tariffs work means that there's no one single cheapest gas and electricity supplier or tariff, only the one that's cheapest for you.
The claim to have the lowest prices is based on an average user and the problem with that is that not everyone is average.
If you use a gas and electricity price comparison site like uSwitch, you may well be surprised about which company comes out as the cheapest for you - and this isn't because we've got our numbers wrong.
How do I find the cheapest gas and electricity supplier?
The cheapest gas and electricity supplier for you depends on several different factors - most significantly where you live and how much energy you use. Some gas and electricity plans may not be available in your area, or the rates may be different because of where you live.
Usage also has an impact, for example plans that have a standing charge and a lower cost per unit of gas and electricity might work out to be cheap for someone who uses a lot of electricity, but very expensive for someone who uses very little.
The only way to be sure you're getting the best deal is to do a full comparison of the whole energy market.
When you compare gas and electricity with uSwitch we give you a personalised quote, based on where you live and how much energy you use, so you'll know for sure which plan is cheapest for you personally.
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