Regional Energy Prices

A survey carried out by Energyhelpline has shown the difference in price between gas and electricity prices in localised areas in the UK – and can be as much as £80 on an annual bill between the most expensive and cheapest regions. 

One of the most interesting statistics to come out of the survey was the ambiguity between gas and electricity costs across the UK.  It seems that the cost of utilities bucks the pattern of living costs, with the South of the country being billed less for their energy usage than their North Westerly counterparts.

The default gas supplier across England, Scotland and Wales is British Gas and this shows the fundamental differences between the costs of just one supplier across different regions.  British Gas isn’t the exception to the rule the other “big six” suppliers all have differing tariffs across the UK when supplying gas and electric.

This of course can make it quite difficult to find the cheapest supplier for you in your region.  Companies now offer such variation in tariffs and charge different prices based on how you pay your bill.

Checking out price comparison sites will help when trying to locate the best deal with the best provider for you in your area and should be the first port of call when looking at energy prices in different regions.