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The Ofgem price cap has increased from 1st July. With our Fix & Fall tariff, you can fix your prices today for the next two years – and they’ll drop if prices drop.1
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Choose the right plan for you – from fixed and flexible tariffs to smart energy plans and prepayment options.
Lock in your prices, with the freedom to switch to a better fixed tariff anytime – for free.
Fixed
Fixed energy tariff
Lock in your gas and electricity prices and enjoy peace of mind, protected from rising energy costs.
New
Fix and Fall tariff
Get the best of both worlds – protection if prices rise and savings if they fall.
Fixed
Tracker tariff
Prices track Ofgem's price cap – and you're guaranteed to pay £50 less.
Variable
Standard Variable tariff
Your prices aren't fixed – they can go up or down, depending on what's happening in the energy market.
Explore smarter ways to manage your energy costs - while supporting a more sustainable future.
EV tariff
Got an EV and charger? Our cheaper overnight rates could help cut your energy costs.
Find out more about our EV tariff.
Heat pump tariff
Works with any heat pump, EV, battery or electric heating system – plus you'll get 70 hours of half-price electricity every week.
Find out more about our heat pump tariff.
SEG tariff
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you for excess energy from renewable technologies like solar panels. Get your electricity from us for our best export rate.
Learn more about SEG.
Battery tariff
With our Charge Power tariff, charge your home battery overnight at half price, then use that stored energy to power your home during the day.2
Check out our Battery tariff options here.
Hive Solar Saver tariff
Got Hive solar panels or a battery installed after 22nd May 2024? Enjoy up to 25% off your electricity with Hive Solar Saver.
PeakSave tariff
Existing customers can get 8 hours of half-price electricity every Sunday (9am–5pm) by changing to a PeakSave tariff.
Join over a million customers staying on top of their energy with a prepayment tariff.
Prepayment meter tariff
With a prepayment (Pay As You Go) meter, you pay for your gas and electricity before you use it. You can top up when it suits you, avoid surprise bills, and keep track of your energy credit.
Smart prepayment meter tariff
A smart Pay As You Go meter gives you all the benefits of traditional PAYG, with simpler ways to top up online or in our app.
Now supporting Apple Pay and Google Pay, you can track your balance and get low-balance alerts – everything you need to stay one step ahead.
Energy tariffs for business customers
We’ve also got your business covered with a range of contracts, some lasting up to five years.
It's easy to switch to us
>What to expect on the day:
Pick your plan
Enter a few details, choose the tariff that works for you and buy online.
We'll do the rest
We'll talk to your current supplier and take care of everything. Switching usually takes 3–5 days.
Send us a reading
Once you've switched, we'll just need a meter reading so you only pay for what you use from day one.
Which energy tariff is best for you?
There are two main types of energy tariff, fixed and variable. Fixed tariffs give peace of mind against price rises, while variable tariffs can go up or down and change every three months, as Ofgem updates the price cap.
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Why over 7 million customers choose us
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You can count on us – we've been powering homes for over 200 years
Our best deal, always – switch between our fixed tariffs anytime – for free
Our smart time-of-use tariffs help you run your home for less by giving you cheaper electricity during off-peak electricity hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to switch energy supplier?
Typically it takes 3-5 days. And if that sounds a bit sudden, remember you'll have a 14-day cooling-off period where you can cancel your switch without paying any fees if you change your mind.
Should I fix my energy tariff for longer?
Fixing can give you peace of mind knowing your prices won’t change for the length of your plan. If prices go up, you’re protected – but if they fall, a variable tariff could work out cheaper. There's often no right answer – it all depends on how much certainty you want. Having said all that, prices are expected to rise later this year, so fixing now might be the cheaper option.
What is the energy price cap?
Introduced by the government in 2019, the energy price cap limits the rates for customers on standard variable energy tariffs. The price cap is set by Ofgem every January, April, July and October and places a maximum amount you’ll pay per unit of energy you use, and the daily standing charge that covers the distribution cost of getting gas and electricity to your home. It doesn't cap your total bill - the more energy you use, the more you'll pay.
Can I switch supplier if I have a smart meter?
Absolutely. It doesn't matter which supplier fitted them for you. Smart meters don't stop you from switching.
You may just have to send us meter readings yourself for a bit while we get everything connected.
What information do I need to get an energy quote or switch suppliers?
Having a recent electricity and/or gas bill to hand is definitely helpful. It'll tell you how much energy you use. We'll use this to give you a more accurate quote. But if you don't have one handy, we can still give you a really good estimate based on the type of home you live in and how many people you live with. So all we really need to know is:
- Your postcode
- Your house number or name
- Whether you want a quote for electricity, gas, or both
Can I switch energy supplier if I rent?
If you pay your energy supplier directly, then you're free to switch whenever you like. But if your landlord pays your supplier for the energy you use, then you'll need to talk to them about switching.
If in doubt, check your tenancy agreement. It should say somewhere who's responsible for paying for energy.
Why do some energy tariffs require smart meters?
As you probably know if you have traditional meters, energy suppliers ask you to send your readings over every month or so. Smart meters send your readings automatically, and that can be as often as every half an hour.
These quickfire readings help us understand how much energy you're using at any given time. And it's that extra level of detail that allows us to offer special smart time-of-use tariffs, helping you to run your home for less by giving you cheaper electricity during off-peak electricity hours.
Take our EV Power tariff, for example, where you get much cheaper electricity than normal from 12am-5am (so you can charge your electric vehicle overnight for less). Your smart electricity meter lets us see how much electricity you're using in those early hours. So you only pay the cheaper off-peak price for it.
Smart meters also allow us to find other clever ways to help people save money. Electricity customers with smart meters can join PeakSave to get half-price electricity on Sunday afternoons, for instance. Another advantage to getting smart meters.
How do I get British Gas to supply energy in my new home?
If you're already with us, we'll take care of that for you. We'll simply move your energy account to your new address. Check out our moving home page to see how it works.
If you've moved into somewhere that's supplied by us, welcome. Let's get you set up with a new energy account.
What does dual fuel mean?
That's just another way of saying gas and electricity. So a dual fuel tariff means you'll be getting both of those 'fuels' from the same supplier, on the same contract. Most people find that it's just more convenient that way, with one supplier, one contract, and one online account to remember the password for. We've got more about how they work and our best dual fuel tariffs online.
What's a prepayment or PAYG meter?
A prepayment meter (sometimes called a Pay As You Go, or PAYG meter) works in a similar way to a pay-as-you-go phone. You pay for your energy in advance by topping up your meter with credit. Then as you use gas or electricity at home, the credit gets used up.
You can still switch suppliers if you have a prepayment meter. Check out our prepayment meter tariffs or get an energy quote online.
And if you're already with us, we've got a handy guide that explains how to use your British Gas prepayment meter.
How do I find out who supplies my gas and electricity?
If you're not sure who supplies your energy, there's a great online tool that can tell you. You just have to plug in your address. And if you need any more help tracking down your supplier, we've got just the guide for you.
Additional information
Price review based on the Ofgem price cap after 12 months. See britishgas.co.uk/verify for more info.
You will receive a 50% discount on the tariff unit rate for electricity you use between 12am and 5am each day. You will still pay the full daily standing charge applicable to your tariff. Tariff prices are subject to change.
Saving of £167.12 based on the Ofgem ‘medium’ annual gas consumption of 9,500 kWh at the July 2026 UK average unit price of 7.33 pence per kWh including VAT. Emissions saved per year: 417 kg CO2 (0.183kg per kWh). Actual savings will vary depending on individual circumstances.
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Up to 15% off RRP of a Hive thermostat purchased on hivehome.com. Available to new and existing British Gas residential energy customers. Individuals without an existing British Gas energy supply contract must enter into an agreement for one via britishgas.co.uk to qualify for the offer. Offer cannot be used on pre-existing orders or in conjunction with any other offer. 10% off only available on Hive Thermostat or Hive Thermostat Mini, Self Install. 15% off only available on Hive Original Thermostat or Hive Mini when purchased with Professional Install. Discounts apply to thermostats purchased with or without hub. Discount does not apply to other products or services or multiple purchases such as Multi Zone. Discount code will be provided on confirmation screen of energy switch journey and on energy deals page available here: britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/deals – only accessible to British Gas customers who log in. Discount will only be applied when the promo code is entered during payment for the thermostat. Only one voucher code can be used per customer. Subject to availability. Terms and exclusions apply - see hivehome.com/terms.