Secure a fixed rate for winter

Ofgem's price cap will rise by £149 in October, with another increase expected in January 2025. 1

Our fixed tariff is below the cap and you can switch for free if we offer a better deal in the future.

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Whatever your home needs, we’ve got you

With 6,500 expert engineers nationwide and helpful advisers available 7 days a week, we're always here to keep your home running.

Why choose us?

We power over 8 million homes and businesses in Britain.

That's more than anyone else.

We're helping the UK hit zero carbon emissions by 2050.

And aiming to get 40% of the way there by 2034.

We launched a £140m support fund to help customers who need it most.

With over 21,000 customers helped so far.

We've been around for over 200 years and we aren't going anywhere.

So here's to the next 200...

Join over 8 million customers powered by us

We won Best Overall Improvement in the Uswitch Energy Awards 2024 and 130,000+ customers rate us 5 stars on Trustpilot.

It only takes a few minutes to get a quote, and if you decide to switch – we’ll handle it all for you.

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We’ve got the UK’s cheapest EV tariff

When paired with Hive EV Charging and SmartCharge our Electric Driver Tariff is the UK’s lowest rate.2

With SmartCharge, you could get a 4p/kWh credit saving on all your EV charging with Hive SmartCharge.3 Combine this with our Electric Driver tariff, and you could be paying an equivalent of just 3.9p/kWh if you plug in overnight between 12am – 5am.

Not got an EV charger yet? Choose your Hive EV charger, combine it with any British Gas electricity tariff and we’ll give you FREE charging for a whole year.3

And we’re on a mission to create a greener future too

Around 40% of the UK's carbon emissions come from our homes - and we want to change that for good. Whatever your budget, we've got lots of ways to cut your home's carbon footprint. From simple swaps to the latest future-ready tech.

Go greener with us

So join us and start your journey to net zero

Additional information

  1. Ofgem has announced that the price cap will increase 1st October. See our latest predictions for the price cap. Cost saving based on a typical, medium use, dual fuel customer, paying by Direct Debit, choosing our fixed tariff. The exact saving achieved will vary depending on your energy use. If the price cap falls after December 2024, you could pay more for your energy with a fixed tariff.

  2. Based on electricity prices correct as of 20/08/2024. When you plug in your EV for 6 hours or more covering the period of 12am to 5am, you’ll qualify for a 4p credit towards your EV tariff night rate of 7.9p/kWh for all electrical consumption. 4p/kWh credit also applies at any other time of day on any other British Gas electricity tariff if your EV is left plugged in for 6 hours or more.  By managing your charger with Hive SmartCharge we’ll give you a credit each month with money back directly on your British Gas bill.

  3. FreeCharge is only available for customers with a Hive EV Charger and a British Gas Electricity Tariff and Smart Meter. Maximum consumption limits apply. Please read the FreeCharge Terms & Conditions and FAQs on the Hive website.