Does British Gas provide electricity?

We supply gas and electricity to over 11.6 million homes in the UK 2.

Is it worth fixing gas and electricity prices?

Fixed-price energy tariffs are the best way to lock your energy bills down for one or two years. You can use a fixed-rate energy deal to make sure you’re not at the mercy of a fluctuating market if the price per unit looks like it’ll go up.

How do I call British Gas?

009 44 113 298 0900
British Gas/Customer service

Can I cancel British Gas HomeCare anytime?

You have 14 days from when your HomeCare agreement starts or renews, or from the date you received the policy documents if this is later. If you want to cancel in your cool-off period just get in touch.

How long does a British Gas contract last?

Customers will usually be offered contract lengths between one and four years for a fixed rate British Gas tariff. The unit price ( cost per kWh) and standing charge will usually increase the longer the term selected.

How does British Gas Business Energy Plan work?

British Gas’s 30-day rolling energy plans are variable business energy tariffs that give you contract flexibility. Your energy prices could go up or down, but you will be able to cancel anytime. You can also upgrade to a Fixed Price Plan anytime.

Is the price of British Gas going up?

British Gas was the fourth of the big six energy suppliers to announce a price rise in February 2019, after Ofgem announced an increase to its energy price cap rate. The price change increased rates to match the new cap rate of £1,254, a hike of £119 for British Gas customers.

What kind of energy does British Gas use?

For all our standard British Gas business energy plans 76% comes from renewable energy sources and this is much higher than the industry average at 38%. Our green business energy plans have a 100% fuel mix of renewable energy sources. You can see the breakdown of the fuel we use in our fuel mix.

Why does British Gas charge more for business electricity?

They may be cheaper than domestic rates because of the amount of electricity used, but most business customers pay a higher rate of VAT – typically 20% instead of 5% for domestic electricity. Businesses also pay the Climate Change Levy which is currently 0.811p/kWh for electricity.

How are business rates calculated for British Gas?

Business electricity rates are based on your business size and electricity consumption. It may be calculated on a fixed or a variable rate tariff. If you have a half-hourly meter, we’ll give you a tailored price based on when and how you use electricity.