Hundreds of thousands of customers have rushed to switch energy following ScottishPower's price rise announcement, and British Gas could well be the next to announce.

Fixed tariffs are the most popular for switchers, as they guarantee that your prices won't rise for a set period (eg. Jan 2015) despite any announced price hikes. The best deals include EDF's 3.5 year fix at just over £1,000 per year. With standard bills set to soar to £1,300 by the end of this year alone, a fixed tariff could save you over £600.


Energyhelpline.com offer £20 commission for all switches plus £20 bonuses for multiples of 5 switches achieved during a period. Typical savings are £252 but can be up to £453 for larger households.