Energy Suppliers

cheesefest · 1 Oct 2021 at 11:15

As I changed my deals via MSE's Energy Saving Club, I got an email from them and once I have been given a new supplier and tariff, I will put that info on my account and they can see what's cheaper (if any)

413x · 1 Oct 2021 at 11:42

I've decided to commit to my current switch.

It's more than the current variable. But might be cheaper than the April variable update.

From what I gather the April price rise is already confirmed. And it's another hike.
And its bigger than this one.

Also all the current 3 year fixes are much much higher than the 3 year fix I've gone for.

peterwalkley · 1 Oct 2021 at 12:02

cheesefest said:
As I changed my deals via MSE's Energy Saving Club, I got an email from them and once I have been given a new supplier and tariff, I will put that info on my account and they can see what's cheaper (if any)

Watch the MSE club ... something isn't right there. I'm currently with OVO (but able to move penalty free if I choose) and they're completely missing when I get MSE to check for better deals, even when I ask it to show me every possible supplier and tariff.

413x · 1 Oct 2021 at 12:59

peterwalkley said:
Watch the MSE club ... something isn't right there. I'm currently with OVO (but able to move penalty free if I choose) and they're completely missing when I get MSE to check for better deals, even when I ask it to show me every possible supplier and tariff.

Yeah others are doing this too.

Other tariffs are available direct but the comparison sites aren't showing them

chrcoluk · 1 Oct 2021 at 13:43

Got email from Octopus they rejected my meter reading, they want to validate themselves.

HungryHippos · 1 Oct 2021 at 16:01

I've asked HSBC to use the DD indemnity thing to claw back my last payment to Avro considering I am in credit with them for more than the payment, and they took it after I left, I am not sure anyone will care to stop me. Gives me less cash to chase from Octopus or whoever took over.

I'll leave the Utility Point one though as I'm with EDF and that should carry over without a problem.

PiKe · 1 Oct 2021 at 20:06

chrcoluk said:
Got email from Octopus they rejected my meter reading, they want to validate themselves.

Did you submit false readings?

Stumble Bum · 1 Oct 2021 at 20:30

chrcoluk said:
Got email from Octopus they rejected my meter reading, they want to validate themselves.

Probably because you admitted to submitting false readings. :rolleyes:

chrcoluk said:
Done it before my expiry of 5 oct, sent one quite high, I am over £700 in credit it seems a no brainer. However I do wonder if they tally it on next quarterly bill rather than the reading date.

Uther · 1 Oct 2021 at 20:43

Stumble Bum said:
Probably because you admitted to submitting false readings.

Well I doubt he calls himself Mr chrcoluk on the bill...

Captain · 1 Oct 2021 at 21:01

Had an email from Bulb saying I’ve used £37 worth of gas and electric this month and should consider changing my DD to £96 a month :rolleyes:

Sparx · 1 Oct 2021 at 23:17

Captain said:
Had an email from Bulb saying I’ve used £37 worth of gas and electric this month and should consider changing my DD to £96 a month

Same but worse. I've used £79 gas/electric this month, in credit by £180 and paying £85pm.

They have emailed me suggesting I increase my DD to £185... they must be f'ing barmy, let alone the fact they're potentially going under

hughtrimble · 1 Oct 2021 at 23:46

Sparx said:
let alone the fact they're potentially going under

I think this may be the driver - trying to get cash out of their customers in an effort to save themselves

Semple · 2 Oct 2021 at 01:31

chrcoluk said:
Got email from Octopus they rejected my meter reading, they want to validate themselves.

How much over did you try?

Gonna be a bit awkward when they read it and tell you that the reading is several hundred/thousand below what it is?

Zatoichi.uK · 2 Oct 2021 at 08:18

peterwalkley said:
Watch the MSE club ... something isn't right there. I'm currently with OVO (but able to move penalty free if I choose) and they're completely missing when I get MSE to check for better deals, even when I ask it to show me every possible supplier and tariff.

How do the Ovo renewal costs compare out of interest? I'm with them until Nov.

the shadow · 2 Oct 2021 at 08:53

chrcoluk said:
Got email from Octopus they rejected my meter reading, they want to validate themselves.

1. Glasses was off

2. Don't open the door

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3. https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1627764249?playlistId=tt6493706&ref_=tt_ov_vi

Grimley · 2 Oct 2021 at 09:06

cheesefest said:
Though am/was (unsure what status is) with Igloo. Took a meter reading with photos of both figures.

Same here. Found out on the news 2 days ago instead of them contacting to inform me, which was nice of them :mad:

. I'm not happy about it. I'm hoping OFGEN switch me onto a similar tariff.

cyber69 · 2 Oct 2021 at 11:38

Got 30 days left now on my EON next fixed deal. Paying £145 a month for dual fuel and the variable rate price is £177 and a 2 year fixed deal is £264 !

Zenduri · 2 Oct 2021 at 12:15

Grimley said:
Same here. Found out on the news 2 days ago instead of them contacting to inform me, which was nice of them . I'm not happy about it. I'm hoping OFGEN switch me onto a similar tariff.

Lol good luck igloos prices were waaaaay too low so they were making a loss on every unit. I think you may be in for a shock as basically no-one is offering super low prices at the moment unless they want to go out of business

Grimley · 2 Oct 2021 at 15:33

/\/\/\ Thanks. I was overpaying on the direct debit for 6 months & another payment was taken yesterday. If OFGEM are good on their word that credit will go over to the new supplier & if they dont increase that payment, then I won't be too worried in the short term.

ants83 · 2 Oct 2021 at 15:39

I fixed last December and to fix again this december the gas has doubled! £350 extra for me at the moment. Hope things calm down and lower but I don't think they will.