Tariff FAQ’s

A standing charge is a fixed amount that is applied to your gas and electricity bill daily. For any tariff with a standing charge you will pay a daily charge and a single unit rate making it easier to understand how much you’re paying.

A standing charge helps cover an energy supplier’s fixed costs, for example: enabling a supply of gas/electricity to your home through distribution and metering services, Governmental; carbon reduction commitments and supporting the vulnerable.

Our cheapest British Gas variable tariff is Online Variable May 2014 but we would always advise customers to visit our tariff checker to make sure they are on the best possible deal.

Standing charge is used to cover a supplier’s fixed costs, for example: Governmental; carbon reduction commitments, Supporting the vulnerable, and enabling a supply of gas/electricity to your home through distribution and metering services.

Our new products now include a daily standing charge and a single consumption rate; the single consumption rate will be based on the energy you use.The amount you pay will not alter unless you change payment method or tariff.  Please refer to our tariff checker to find out the best deal for you

Please remember – standing charge is applied even if no gas or electricity is used.
Contact us if you need more information.

Your bill will be determined by the daily standing charge, unit rate and the amount of energy you use.  It is always best to check that you are on the best possible deal.
Please use our tariff checker to check that you are on the right tariff for you.

The standing charge amount will change depending on your payment method. Visit our tariff rates page and enter your postcode to find out how much it will cost you.

Yes, you can change to a standing charge tariff from a two tiered tariff. Select the tariff you want to switch to and switch easily online.

Please note, if your current tariff has a cancellation fee you will be charged the amount stated in your tariff terms and conditions for switching.

Clear & Simple is our new standard energy tariff. It has replaced our Standard energy product and has a standing charge/single unit rate pricing structure instead of a 2 tiered pricing structure to help you understand how much you’re paying. For more information about how much it costs to switch to this tariff, visit our Clear & Simple rates page.