Rising energy prices - Are you paying too much?

Since 2003 energy prices in the UK for gas and electricity have been on the rise- rapidly.

To make sure you're getting the best price possible we recommend you compare your current energy bills with suppliers regularly - about once every 12 -18 months. If you're wondering how, well it's never been easier. Using the internet you can quickly check a variety of gas and electricity suppliers in seconds for the cheapest energy prices. Plus if you are one of the 13 millions households in the UK that has never switched you could save up to £300 a year.

So what are comparison websites?

Simply comparison websites are online brokers. They are generally free and impartial services that evaluate energy suppliers by helping people take advantage of the best prices available. In the past you had to ring a broker or spend hours finding the best deals. Now the internet can complete this task for you in seconds.

In case you we're wondering how these comparison websites make money. Each lead a comparison site passes on to an energy supplier they are paid £20+. This means they are able to provide the service to you free, and you can find the best deal for your needs.

We recommend comparing energy prices with two leading comparison websites Confused.com and uSwitch. Their free comparision websites are easy to use and in just a couple of minutes you could save yourself a lot of money each year.

Before switching it is worthwhile considering the  Age Concern Gas and Electricity tariff, it has been specifically designed for senior citizens. If you're over 60 you will receive a £10 winter fuel payment plus other benefits.