Commenting on the launch of WebSaver 12 from British Gas, Scott Byrom, energy manager at moneysupermarket.com said:
“After enjoying the warmest April on record, heating our homes and the cost of energy will be the last thing on people’s minds. However, bill payers need to be aware that changes to energy tariffs are afoot, with the latest product launch from energy giant British Gas announced today.
“The removal of WebSaver 11, and subsequent launch of WebSaver 12, sees British Gas maintain number one position for online tariffs, but the latest deal sees an additional £60, or seven per cent, added to bills. Effective immediately, the average annual bill for new dual fuel customers, and existing dual or single fuel customers, will be £955 compared to £895 for WebSaver 11. It is clear prices are on the way up for bill payers and looking for a fixed tariff option may provide some peace of mind.
“In light of this, today also sees the launch of Fixed Price June 2012 from British Gas at £1,217 a year for average users, until 30th June 2012. For those looking to fix and lock in prices now to ride out any future increases over the winter period, the best current deal comes from EDF Energy ‘Fixed Saver 2’. It offers bill payers the opportunity to fix at £1,009 a year until 30th September 2012 for average users. This is an impressive offer for those who want the security of knowing their energy outgoings will remain the same – only £54 a year – or six per cent more expensive than the best priced online deal which can be subject to price increases.”
“British consumers should be on their guard regarding energy prices. Last winter’s “Deep Freeze” really took its toll on people’s already squeezed wallets so they need to get on to the best possible energy tariff now to re-coup some of the cash paid out over that period. They need to prepare for the fact that on average, we use around 40 per cent of our annual energy consumption during winter. No one should be languishing on their provider’s standard deal anymore, so my advice is to swap to a monthly direct debit scheme and fix now on to one of the leading deals before they are pulled.”
Source : Moneysupermarket.com
