Surprising savings – separate your energy providers

The tables have turned - Brits could save £314 million by using two different energy suppliers, says moneysupermarket.com.

Using separate energy suppliers is now cheaper than going for dual fuel according to price comparison website moneysupermarket.com research. Brits could save over £314 million by using two different suppliers for their gas and electricity.

Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said: “It has been a common misconception that dual fuel is generally cheaper than taking out two separate deals. But our research shows the tables have turned and now Brits everywhere other than South Wales can save money by separating their energy providers.”

The research reveals consumers in North Scotland can save over £21 a year by swapping from Utilita Energy Saver dual fuel to British Gas’s Click Energy 3 for electricity and Atlantic’s Standard Online for gas. All regions, other than South Wales, offer savings.

Paul Schofield added: “This shows how important it is to shop around for the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs available for your region and usage. Swapping utility tariffs is a simple click away these days. Consumers should not hold back on swapping or be afraid of having separate providers.”