Cable Forum - UK Energy Prices

I used Comparethemarket to see if I could get a better deal. Apart from fixing, which is a bit of a gamble, I couldn't save more than a few pence per year.

Mr K	02-01-2025 11:56

Re: UK Energy Prices

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 36188575)

I used Comparethemarket to see if I could get a better deal. Apart from fixing, which is a bit of a gamble, I couldn't save more than a few pence per year.

Trouble with comparison sites is they only show deals they get commission on. There will be an option to show all deals but they keep it hidden away.

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36188574)

Never heard of Outfox the market, are your rates alot cheaper than what you had been paying?

Saving over £200 a year.

Paul	02-01-2025 19:54

Re: UK Energy Prices

For fixed they seem average at best.

Their fixed electric is better than the current Octopus Fixed.
However its not better than the average Agile price on most days.

Their fixed gas is not as good as the current Octopus Fixed (or the previous Octo Fixed).

Mr K	02-01-2025 20:48

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36188594)

Might also depend on usage/region. I'm a heavy electricity user, but light on gas. What's best for one household might not be best for another. Certainly the cheapest for me.

peanut

02-01-2025 21:01

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I'm thinking of changing. Been following this thread. Then today...

'We had a smart meter installed by Octopus... the cost of making a cuppa went from 1p to £5 overnight'

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...overnight.html

mrmistoffelees

02-01-2025 21:14

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Originally Posted by peanut (Post 36188597)

Sensationalist drivel

Chris

02-01-2025 21:45

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Yeah, that’s clearly a dodgy install by an incompetent installer - nothing to do with Octopus or the smart meter itself.

I’ve had 3 new smart meters; one in my old house (fine) and two in my new one, which have had various communication problems, but I’ve never been over charged by them.

Paul	03-01-2025 01:57

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36188598)

Sensationalist drivel

Yep, and not even a Smart Meter issue, but an issue with how a CT Clamp was set-up.
(they are just external current sensors used in Solar Panel & EV Charger set-ups).