Business Gas

Review, compare and secure competitive gas tariffs that suit your business from our panel of trusted suppliers.

Our process

Review

We start by understanding your current contracts, usage and key dates so we’re clear on exactly what’s happening with your energy.

Compare

We compare tariffs from our panel of trusted suppliers and present your options clearly, so you can choose the best solution for your business.

Secure

Once you’re happy, we manage the paperwork and supplier communications from start to finish, keeping you updated along the way.

Ongoing Support

We stay in touch, remaining on hand for any additional support. We’ll remind you of upcoming contract renewals and provide clear options when the time comes.

What do we need to get started?

Complete an LOA 

A Letter of Authority (LOA) allows us to liaise directly with your current energy supplier on your behalf, from this we can obtain your meter numbers, usage and key contract dates, allowing us to compare energy tariffs from our panel of suppliers accurately for your business.

Don’t worry — this doesn’t tie you into anything. You’re not contractually bound to use us and there’s no obligation to proceed with any quotations we provide.

Send us a recent bill

Alongside the LOA send us a copy of a recent bill.

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How we can help

  • We manage the supplier communications, comparisons and paperwork on your behalf, helping simplify the energy procurement process and saving you valuable time so you can focus on what you do best.

  • We analyse your energy requirements, usage profile and current market conditions to identify competitive options tailored to your business.

  • Benefit from industry expertise, independent supplier comparison and clear, straightforward guidance designed to help you make confident energy decisions.

Understanding your business gas bill

Standing Charge

This is a daily fee paid to your business gas supplier to cover the ongoing costs of delivering and maintaining your gas supply. The charge remains the same regardless of how much gas your business uses. For example, with a standing charge of 35p per day, you would pay approximately £127.75 per year (0.35 × 365 days).

Unit Rate

The cost of each kilowatt hour of gas your business uses. Unit rates are usually weighted so businesses with higher consumptions will generally pay slightly cheaper rates. For example, if your agreed fixed unit rate is 7.5p per kWh and your business uses 10,000 kWh of gas per year, you can estimate your annual gas cost by multiplying 0.075 by 10,000, which equals £750.

You will also need to factor in additional costs such as standing charges, VAT and any other applicable fees. Depending on your meter type and contract structure, you may be charged different rates at different times, although this is more common with electricity than gas.

Tariff Types

  • A fixed rate tariff is one of the most popular business gas tariff options. With a fixed rate tariff, you agree to pay a fixed unit price and a standing charge. This price can be locked in for up to 5 years, depending on the supplier, it offers rate certainty, protecting your business against possible market increases and allowing you to maintain control and budget easily.

  • A variable rate tariff means your unit rate will track wholesale prices and other costs, changing accordingly. This can be a good option for businesses who want to take advantage of any potential reductions in business gas prices. It is important to note, if wholesale prices or other costs increase, so will your rate.

  • If you fail to sign a contract with a supplier before your current contract ends, you'll likely be placed on an out of contract rate, this is typically one of the most expensive tariffs available.

  • Businesses that have never taken out or agreed to a gas contract are placed on a deemed rate tariff. These are often the most expensive rates and usually implemented when a business takes over a new premises.

  • Large consumption organisations may prefer to purchase all their gas supply in advance. Doing this will give businesses access to wholesale market rates, bypassing some of the retailer costs and giving you complete knowledge of expenditure.

Some of the more common tariff types are explained below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An MPRN number is unique to your gas supply. It’s typically 6-11 digits and it helps locate and differentiate your gas supply from others. MPRN is short for Meter Point Reference Number.

  • Changing supplier should not interrupt your gas supply. Your meter and physical connection remain the same — only the supplier and billing arrangements change.

  • Some of the key factors to consider:

    • Pricing

    • Contract terms and tariff type

    • Customer service and supplier reputation

    It’s important that these factors are aligned with your business’s needs. That’s why we always start by taking the time to understand your business’s specific energy requirements before providing the best suited options.

  • Business gas rates can vary depending on location, usage and other factors. Moving premises may also mean your existing supplier is unable to offer the same contract terms at your new address.

  • The date your contract comes to an end can be found on a recent gas bill. If you don’t have a recent bill, then you can contact your supplier directly or one of our energy experts can complete an LOA (letter of authority) with you. This provides us access to find out these details from your supplier.