British Gas cuts gas prices by 7%Gas bill saving of £55 a year for 8m households

04 February 2010

British Gas is to cut gas prices by 7%, in a move that will benefit 8m households by an average of £55 a year.

The price cut takes effect immediately and means British Gas is, on average, the cheapest standard gas and electricity supplier in Britain irrespective of how customers choose to pay, according to the energy supplier.

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British Gas price cuts

Responding to the gas price cut, Which? chief executive Peter Vicary-Smith said: 'This will be welcome news for those customers who will benefit from the cut but will leave many asking why British Gas isn’t also reducing its electricity rates.

'Gas is a major source of electricity generation, so surely a fall in the wholesale price of gas should also mean a reduction in electricity costs? This highlights the need for more transparency between wholesale and retail prices.

'This is also an ideal time to check that you’re getting the best deal for your energy. You could save money by switching or by taking a few simple steps, like paying by direct debit or on a monthly basis, or moving to an online account.'

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Pre-payment meter customers

British Gas has also removed its price 'differential' for gas pre-payment meter accounts, meaning those using pre-payment energy meters will on average pay the same for their energy as those paying by cash or cheque.