Cheap electricty and gas prices available

Published: October 22, 2008 - 03:14 PM

People are not taking advantage of saving opportunities

By Amanda Edmonds

Consumers are more nervous then ever before when it comes to switching gas suppliers and electricity providers, with the major companies taking advantage of consumer’s fears.

The financial disaster, which is still unfolding, means consumers are sticking with what they know. Savings on gas and electricity prices can be easily made, but people are just not taking advantage of these saving opportunities.

The major Victorian electricity companies and Victorian gas suppliers such as TRUenergy, AGL and Origin, are simply not providing enough incentives to stay. If consumers took just 5 minutes to compare electricity prices and find cheap gas prices they may find that these big companies are not giving them the best power deal.

Consumers are traditionally resistant to change, with many fearing they will be detrimentally affected. But switching electricity or gas providers does not mean the lights will not turn on.

The big Victorian electricity companies and Victorian gas suppliers are capitalising on consumer fears, with concerns being raised over what would happen to customer’s power supply if any of the new cost-cutting power companies failed. But there is no need to worry about this, as the government has schemes in place providing for consumers if their provider goes broke. This means that the lights will still come on and the supply of gas and electricity is guaranteed.

Price Comparison sites are great for those considering changing suppliers, especially for working families and pensions, where money is often tight. Sites such as ShopAround.com.au could make a big difference to you and your budget. New electricity and gas companies often struggle to get business, with people sticking to one company for years without even researching their prices. ShopAround.com.au brings these smaller businesses to their customer’s attention, who can offer cheaper rates than the major providers.

With a few simple steps, the cheapest gas and electricity prices for you are found, with absolutely no obligation to commit. So why not get out there and see if you can save hundreds of dollars of your everyday household bills? Visit ShopAround.com.au to compare electricity suppliers and compare gas companies in Victoria and Southern NSW.

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