Online energy price war heats up

Gareth Kloet, Head of Utilities at Confused.com says "This new tariff from E.ON is a further blow to British Gas as it is another, more competitive choice for consumers who have ‘average consumption'. As it has undercut their Websaver tariff in all regions, and is the best buy in four regions of the UK, British Gas is no longer a best buy for the average consumption consumer.

"It's great to see providers continuing to cut prices ahead of the winter - let's just hope they don't find an excuse to reverse this, as consumption increases towards the end of the year.

"Our message to consumers remains the same. If you want to cut the cost of your energy bills you must take matters into your own hands. This price drop only applies to the online tariff, which is what we are seeing across the board. To benefit, it's important to check the whole market for the best tariff and provider for your personal circumstances. The quick and easy way to do this is by using an accredited comparison site like Confused.com. Those who do nothing will not benefit.

"Customers who switched with Confused.com saved an average of £252 on their annual energy bill in 2008."