Compare Business Gas Prices

You should make note of your renewal window. This is usually up to 12 months before the end of your contract. This means you can lock in the best business gas prices earlier, but you should not switch before your contract date.

If your business is moving locations, you may be able to change business gas providers without any early exit penalties as contracts are typically attached to the premises.

Once you’ve selected the tariff you’d like to switch to, thanks to OFGEM's Faster Switching guarantee it should take five days to complete your switch.

By switching, the entire switch will be managed on your behalf. Our experts will keep you up to date with the progress of your switch and answer any questions you may have.

This depends on the type of business gas tariff you select. You can choose a business energy tariff without a standing charge.

However, this is not always the cheapest option due to higher unit prices. Energy suppliers set it up this way to offset any losses from not charging a standing charge.

VAT is charged at a standard rate of 20% on gas and electricity. If you operate a charity or not-for-profit organisation, you could be eligible for a VAT reduction of 5%.

In many cases, your gas supplier will not automatically add this reduction so it’s important you contact your supplier to make sure you are receiving the full deduction you’re entitled to.

If your business operates across multiple locations, some suppliers may offer you a discount on your energy use. You may be eligible for a multi-site meter.

There are some instances where you can opt for a business gas tariff if you operate commercially from your home. However, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration. 

• At least 50% of the overall consumption needs to be business use but each supplier has their own benchmark. You may need to prove this by taking a meter reading at the start of the working day and then again at the end. 
• You will need to have documentation of a registered business at the address. 
• You will need to declare your meter as a business but you shouldn’t need to install a new one. 
• Whilst business gas contracts are typically cheaper than domestic, you will be paying a higher level of VAT (20% increased from 5%) and CCL (Climate Change Levy).

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) comes from decomposing organic matter and purifying it for use. Currently, landfill sites are the largest source of RNG production. 

The waste goes through a process of anaerobic digestion by placing the waste in a temperature-controlled tank with no oxygen where it can be broken down to capture biomethane. This will then go through purification to produce RNG. 

Some suppliers offer gas tariffs that include RNG sources. 

Business gas prices fluctuate daily and are impacted by multiple factors including wholesale prices, regional location, size of the premises, consumption levers, sector, tariff and meter types. 

To find out who your current business gas supplier is, you need to check your most recent gas bill. It should include the name of your supplier and the contract/ tariff you are on. You could be on a dual fuel contract, meaning you get your gas and electricity from the same supplier. 

Once you know who is responsible for supplying the gas in your home or business, it will make it easier to reassess your contract details and update any information with them.

Alternatively, by using the Meter Point Administration’s (MPA) online search tool, you can find out who is supplying the gas for your area by simply entering your postcode.