Energy prices are on their way down, but when is the right time to fix your tariff?
An energy tariff is a plan for how much you’ll pay for your gas or electricity.
A tariff includes the rate you’ll pay for the gas or electricity you use and a daily fee called a ‘standing charge’. You’ll pay this no matter how much energy you use.
There are two main types of tariffs:
- standard variable tariff – your rate goes up and down with the price of energy
- fixed tariff – your rate stays the same for the length of your contract
Each have their pros and cons. To work out the best one for you, think about your budget, type of meter and any specific needs you have, for example, if you need more energy at night.
If you’re not sure what gas or electricity tariff you’re on now, contact your supplier or log in to your online account to check.
At Sherwood and Newark Citizens Advice they have specialist energy advisors who can help with energy debt, energy grants and further advice on if and when you should fix your tariff. Contact them:
In person
- Newark office: Castle House, NG24 1BY – Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
- Ollerton office: 5 Forest Court, NG22 9PL – Monday and Wednesday. 9.30am to 2.30pm
They also have a number of outreaches throughout the local area which may be closer to home – for dates and times check online or call them
Phone
- Local office: 01623 861769 – you may be offered a call back
- Adviceline: 0800 144 88 48 or Relay UK – if you can’t hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 0800 144 8884 – Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm