Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

No matter who your supplier is, the cheapest tariffs they offer seem to be available to users who do ALL these-
1- pay by direct debit
2- provide their meter readings on line when asked to (by email)
3- get both gas & electric from one supplier (dual fuel)
4- have on line bills (no paper bills)

These type of tariff (online tariffs) cut down admin costs of the supplier, because the system is computer automated.

Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

But then they swear they have not recieved your readings, which they also do if THIER meter reader reads it! Mmmm!

Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

Did you know that British Gas charges different prices to where you live? Live in the Norweb area and you pay more than Manweb area?

Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

That might happen to phone reported readings, when a person has to listen to a tape.
I have had no problem with entering a reading on the website MyAccount page, and get a thank you email for doing it (which reassures that it has been recorded)

Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

They call and read my meter every quarter, I know that it isn't possible for a lot of people, but its seldom I'm out during the day, not by choice

Re: Ouch ! 35% price hike from British Gas
 

They come and read ours too but we are usually out,maybe its time to set it up online!