The timing is particularly important because the current forecast is for the Energy Price Cap to rise by around 24.9% in January, taking the typical dual-fuel figure from £1,723 to around £2,152 a year. Of course, that’s only a forecast and the final figure won’t be confirmed until November, but if anyone hasn’t looked at their options, experts such as Martin Lewis are saying to check now.
My previous fix had ended and I couldn’t see any good deals out there for gas. I’d looked at other comparisons and rung my supplier – but there were no better deals. So, after reading some reviews, I tried Martin Lewis’ Cheap Energy Club.
It was an easy process – I created an account and put my address in. They already had details of previous usage for the address, so it was easy to compare what was available.
It flagged the deal I already had for electricity but I found a cheaper gas tariff – surprisingly, with my existing provider. The new arrangement should save me £75 a year based on prices back in August when I fixed – but more compared to what it might be in October or particularly January, when costs are expected to rocket.
How easy is it to change energy suppliers?
Super easy. The whole process took less than 10 minutes. I liked that I could compare deals in one place rather than having to search through lots of different energy suppliers myself, and they did the switch in tariff for me through the switching service.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still an arm and a leg and I cry a bit every time the direct debit comes out, but it’s less than it would be if I hadn’t checked.
I’m afraid it’s now predicted the energy Price Cap will rise 24% in January. The Cap applies to all firms’ standard tariffs (bar in N. Ireland), so if you’re not on a fix or special deal, you, like most people, are on it.
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— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) September 16, 2026
I also received £10 cashback for switching through the Energy Club, which was a nice bonus. That landed back in my bank account today, so a few weeks after I switched.
For me, the biggest benefit was simply knowing I’d taken the time to check what was available rather than automatically staying on my existing deal.
With energy prices potentially rising again, I think it’s worth checking whether a fixed tariff or another deal could work out cheaper for you.
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Should everyone fix their energy bills now?
I wouldn’t say everyone should automatically fix, as the right choice depends on your circumstances, usage and the tariff you’re offered. But the Cheap Energy Club made it easy for me to compare my options, and in my case I found a cheaper gas tariff, saving hundreds on January predictions, and got £10 cashback too.
I actually called my supplier to ask why the better price wasn’t listed on their own site and they said it was a fixed deal through the Cheap Energy Club and they couldn’t match it. It shows it pays to shop around.
Overall, I’m glad I took the time to check. If you’re currently on a standard variable tariff, particularly with the possibility of a big January price-cap rise, it could be worth doing a comparison – at least then you’ll know you’re making the most of your money.
