Business Gas Prices Compared — Without the Guesswork
We compare live rates across the UK's major suppliers and handle your switch end to end, so you're never rolled onto an expensive out-of-contract rate.
Suppliers we compare rates across
Most business gas contracts don't end with a phone call — they end with a countdown. Miss your supplier's renewal window and you're automatically moved onto a deemed or out-of-contract rate, often significantly higher than a negotiated deal. We track your contract dates, compare the market ahead of that window, and switch you to a better rate with no disruption to supply.
Business gas contracts typically run as fixed-term agreements with a renewal window before they end — usually somewhere between one and six months ahead of the contract end date. Miss that window and most suppliers automatically roll you onto a deemed or out-of-contract rate, which can be two to three times higher than a negotiated one. It’s one of the most common — and most avoidable — ways businesses overpay.
We compare rates across our full supplier panel — from major names like E.ON Next, British Gas, SSE and ScottishPower to established independents like Corona Energy, D-ENERGi and Yü Energy — and recommend a fixed or variable contract based on how your business actually uses gas. Once you approve a deal, we manage contract termination with your existing supplier and onboarding with the new one, so there’s nothing for you to chase.
Fixed, Variable or Deemed: Understanding Your Options
Most business gas contracts fall into one of three categories. A fixed-rate contract locks in a unit price for the length of the term (typically 1–5 years), which gives you budget certainty regardless of what happens in the wholesale market. A variable-rate contract moves with the market — it can work in your favour when wholesale prices fall, but it carries more risk. A deemed or out-of-contract rate is the default rate you’re moved to if a fixed contract lapses without a renewal — almost always the most expensive option, and one we work to make sure our clients never end up stuck on.
What Affects Your Business Gas Rate
Suppliers price business gas based on a combination of factors: your annual consumption (measured in kWh), your contract length, the region your meter is registered in, your business’s credit profile, and current wholesale market conditions at the time you sign. This is exactly why two businesses on the same street can be quoted very different rates — and why comparing the whole market, rather than accepting a renewal quote from your existing supplier, usually makes the biggest difference.
If you’re not sure when your current contract ends, that’s usually the first thing worth finding out — we’re happy to check this for you at no cost.
Problems We Solve
- Missed a renewal window and got rolled onto an expensive deemed rate
- Not sure whether a fixed or variable contract suits your usage
- Paying a legacy rate because switching felt like too much hassle
- Confusing invoices with charges that are hard to explain
- Two businesses on the same street can be quoted very different rates without ever comparing the market
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See how we helpFrequently Asked Questions
It's the default rate a supplier moves you to automatically if your fixed contract ends without a renewal being agreed. These rates are not regulated the same way as agreed contracts and are typically far more expensive.
Check your latest bill or contract paperwork for a renewal or end date — if you can't find it, we can usually help identify it for you as part of a free review.
No. Switching supplier changes who bills you, not the physical gas connection to your premises — supply continues without interruption.
No — our service is free. We're paid a commission by the supplier based on the rate we secure for you, not by charging you directly.
It depends on your appetite for risk. A fixed contract gives you price certainty for budgeting, which most SMEs prefer. A variable contract can be cheaper if wholesale prices fall, but your costs can also rise unexpectedly. We'll talk through both based on your business.
It varies by supplier and whether you're switching at renewal or mid-contract, but we manage the whole process and keep you updated at each stage.
Yes — in fact it's usually easier to switch away from a deemed rate than mid-way through a fixed term, since there's no early exit consideration to negotiate.
We compare across our full panel of 12 suppliers — from the well-known names to established independents — and will always recommend whichever offers the best deal for your usage.
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