British Gas Websaver 4

Commenting on the launch of British Gas Websaver 4, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "British Gas is waiting in the wings to replace EDF Energy's limited capacity Online v5 tariff. While this product is £11 cheaper a year it is only available to new customers in 10 out of 14 regions - a big blow for existing EDF Energy customers and consumers in London, the South East, South West and South Wales looking to reduce their energy bills. In comparison, British Gas' new tariff, which costs £993.56 a year on average, is available to every region as well as new and existing customers.

"With a six per cent discount on standard tariffs even in the event of price increases or decreases, British Gas is lining itself up to offer consumers the best price on their utility bills as the colder winter months approach and energy consumption is significantly higher.

"British Gas has made a tactical move against EDF Energy, lining themselves up to take advantage of Online v5's shortcomings. My advice to those looking to change tariffs and reduce their energy bills would be to shop around for the best deal in your area. If you are not an existing EDF Energy customer and Online v5 is available in your area, this is still the cheapest tariff, but for all other bill payers, British Gas' offering will end up being the best deal on the market when capacity is reached on the EDF Energy product and it is removed from the market."