Electricity and Gas Rates
Find the rate that suits you best
With the way the energy market is evolving, many consumers are choosing dual rates, which let them combine their electricity and gas supplies in a single contract with the same supplier.
Since the end of 2021, homes and businesses have noticed every month that electricity and gas prices haven't stopped rising, but since competition opened up on the free energy market, more energy suppliers are competing with a wide variety of rates and services to suit each customer's needs.
This is the case of the energy packs or dual rates some companies offer, which let you sign up for electricity and gas together. The main benefits of these energy packages are convenience and savings, as paperwork is halved while the applicable discounts add up on a single bill at the end of the month. Find out in our comparison tool how much you can save each month if you choose a dual rate.
These are the best electricity and gas (dual) rates
Check the best combined electricity and gas rates every month without wasting more time in our comparison tool, where you'll find the best offers ranked by price and relevance, with the clearest and most useful information so you can get an accurate estimate of your next bills compared with what you pay with separate gas and electricity contracts.
Even if you're thinking of moving or opening a business, it will be very useful to plan ahead, because we run a simulation for you considering your future needs in the new activity or home.
Every month we bring you the best combined electricity and gas rates so you can compare prices and benefits with what you're paying for your current usage.
One Luz + Gas
Fixed price100% online sign-up
Customer service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
No minimum term
Electricity and Gas Rate
Fixed priceStable price all year
Online billing and management
No minimum term
Podo Dual Rate
Fixed priceNo cuts
Fixed price with no changes
No minimum term
Types of electricity and gas rates on the market
A dual energy rate combines your electricity and gas supply in a single contract with the same supplier, so the customer receives a single bill for both services.
These rates can only be taken out on the free market. Their main benefits, of course, are getting more services at a lower cost and simplifying paperwork by combining your energy contracts into one.
As with single-supply rates, there are several types of dual rates that may interest you depending on your profile, schedule and other usage habits.
Cheap electricity and gas rates
Dual offers are gaining ground among consumers, not only because it's convenient to combine both supplies in one contract but also because of the financial benefits. Customers are increasingly won over by these rates because they can benefit from significant promotions on their energy contracts by combining the commercial discounts of two offers in one, saving more and more consistently than with two different suppliers for gas and electricity.
Time-of-use electricity and gas rate
Most energy suppliers offer several types of rates, so you can usually choose between basic rates and time-of-use rates. With the latter, the price per kilowatt varies by time of day and is usually cheaper during periods of lower demand. The aim of these rates is to spread usage, in exchange for lower prices, so that demand concentrated at certain times doesn't exceed energy production thresholds.
As for the price of the cheapest hours, it varies from supplier to supplier, since on the free market each one sets its own rates.
Banded rates
There are no time-of-use rates for gas, so when you use gas the time doesn't matter and won't affect savings on your bills. What you do need to bear in mind is that gas is billed by annual usage bands: the lowest band (RL 1), for usage below 5,000 kWh/year, will normally be what homes or premises without natural gas heating need, while in other cases a higher band will be required.
Daytime electricity and gas rate
On the free market there are fixed-price rates and others with different kWh prices depending on the time. When you sign up for a rate with two different prices depending on when you use energy, it is cheaper at one time and more expensive at another. When you can't adjust your usage to the cheapest time, it's better to choose an option with free hours of your choice or an indexed-price rate whatever the time of day you use energy.
Night rate
What if saving on your energy bill were as easy as looking at the clock? It can be that easy with night rates. This is one of the options known as a “double rate”, offered by most suppliers, in which the price per kWh is cheaper at night. In return, usage at other times of day is a little more expensive on average than with other rates.
Still can't decide? Find the best electricity and gas rates
If you're thinking of signing up for a single electricity and gas rate or want to check whether this option really pays off for you, our electricity and gas rate comparison answers your questions quickly, searching in seconds for the dual offers on the market that best suit your usage needs and savings expectations.
Energy offers differ not only in price, type of rate and conditions but also in offering very different services that add extra value or, on the contrary, may be a drawback depending on the customer's profile. For example, some rates with promotional prices can only be taken out and managed online, which consumers who prefer personal phone support to answer their questions and handle the necessary procedures should take into account.
To find the best offer and have all the information you need when signing up for or changing rate, check in our comparison tool how much you can save on your next bills without wasting any more time.
Frequently asked questions about electricity and gas rates
How do I choose the best electricity and gas rate?
Before comparing the rates of energy suppliers offering dual deals, it's useful to define your energy usage profile first, taking into account the characteristics of the home or premises, the number of people and how much time they spend there each day, and the energy rating of electronic equipment, appliances, heating and boiler. These factors, along with others such as seasonal changes, help you decide whether to keep your current gas and electricity rates or look for other offers that suit you better.
Which electricity and gas rate is best to sign up for?
To sign up for a combined gas and electricity offer, it's important to compare the rates, services and benefits each supplier offers. Our comparison tool helps you answer all your questions with a single search, quickly and free of charge, taking into account the price per kWh of gas and electricity, the subscription cost or fixed fees, the available services and their quality, and customer service. Only then is switching supplier or rate a guarantee of savings and peace of mind.
What is a variable electricity and gas rate?
If you choose a variable rate, the price you pay for energy depends on the time and day you use it, following the same formula as regulated-market rates, but with the advantage of the price freedom and promotions on the free market. The main benefit of these rates is that you can take advantage of times of day when energy is cheaper, and the savings will show on your bill.
What is a fixed electricity and gas rate?
With a fixed rate the price per kilowatt hour (kWh) is always the same, regardless of the time and day, so the most important factor is how much you use, with the advantage of not being tied to time slots, for example when putting on the washing machine or dishwasher. This option guarantees a stable price for a set period, which varies by rate and supplier, and is beneficial when usage is low and daily schedules make it impossible to take advantage of the cheapest bands of time-of-use rates.
