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Supplier

British Gas

Overview

British Gas is the UK’s largest supplier of gas and electricity for domestic use and is part of the Centrica Group, which was formed following the merger of British Gas plc in 1997. British Gas also operates under the names Scottish Gas in Scotland and Nwy Prydain in Wales.


Plans offered

  • Capped / Fixed - Fixed or capped price plans offer a fixed or capped price for a period of time (19 plans)
  • Standard - Standard plans (33 plans)
  • Green - Derive part or all of their supply from renewable energy sources (3 plans)

British Gas's features

Paper billYes
Single billNo
Pay bill onlineYes
View bill onlineYes
Enter meter reading onlineYes
7 day call centreNo
Call rateLocal rate
Green plansYes
Capped/Fixed plansYes
Reward schemeNo


Price history

On 18th January 2008 British Gas announced its first price rise of the year, effective immediately. The price rises of 15% for gas and 15% for electricity apply to British Gas's standard plans.

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