Rollover protection
We track the end date and come back in good time, so the contract never lapses onto deemed rates by accident.
Business gas
Business Gas
Compare business gas rates from small commercial meters to large industrial supplies. Fixed and flexible contracts, renewals and green gas options.
- 20+
- suppliers compared
- MPRN
- level pricing
- £0
- cost to compare
Why it is different
Gas pricing moves with the season you buy in
Commercial gas is quoted per meter against your annual quantity. Wholesale gas is seasonal, so the month you go to market can matter as much as the supplier you end up with.
- Renewal quotes are often issued when prices suit the supplier, not you.
- Standing charges on small commercial meters can dominate a low-usage bill.
- Consumption is billed in kWh but metered in m³ — conversion errors happen.
- Letting a gas contract roll over is the most expensive outcome available.
What sits inside a gas rate
Illustrative
Wholesale gas
seasonal
Transportation & metering
largely fixed
Supplier margin
negotiable
Proportions vary by meter, region and contract — a simplified illustration, not a quote. Transportation and metering costs are largely fixed; the margin and the terms around it are what we negotiate.
Where the savings come from
What we check on every gas supply
When you buy
Gas is seasonal. Going to market at the right point in the year, and fixing for the right length, is where the value sits.
Standing charge vs unit rate
On a low-usage meter a keen unit rate can be wiped out by the daily charge. We compare the total cost, not the headline.
Green gas, explained
Green and carbon-offset gas options with a plain explanation of what is actually being certified before you commit.
From a single commercial meter to a large industrial supply, business gas rewards businesses that shop around and quietly penalises those that do not. Rates move with the wholesale market, and the deal a supplier offers depends heavily on when you ask and who is asking on your behalf.
Where we help
- Renewals — we track your end date and come back in good time so you never roll onto deemed rates by accident.
- Out-of-contract supplies — if you have lapsed onto expensive default rates, this is usually the quickest win.
- New connections and change of tenancy — getting set up on a proper contract from day one rather than an expensive holding rate.
- Green gas — biomethane-backed and carbon-offset options, with a straight explanation of what is actually being certified.
Fixed or flexible?
Most small and medium businesses are best served by a fixed contract: your unit rate is locked for the term, so only your usage moves the bill. Larger consumers who can carry some risk may benefit from a flexible or pass-through arrangement that buys against the wholesale market — but it needs active management. We will tell you honestly which side of that line you sit on.
Ready to see the market? Start a free, no-obligation comparison and we will come back to you with the options worth considering — usually the same working day.
How it works
Four steps, and most of the work is ours
You send a bill and answer a couple of questions. We do the market search, the supplier chasing and the paperwork.
01
Send us a bill
A recent bill carries everything we need in one place: meter numbers, current supplier, end date, consumption and the rates you are on today.
02
We search the market
You sign a Letter of Authority so we can speak to suppliers for you. We take your usage out to the market and push for the best commercial rates.
03
You decide
One clear comparison, with our commission on each option stated up front. If your existing renewal offer is already competitive, we will tell you.
04
We handle the switch
Your new supplier takes over when the current contract ends. No interruption, no engineer visit, and we diarise the next renewal for you.
Worth knowing
The renewal letter is an offer, not the market
Suppliers price the same business differently depending on who asks and when. Here is what changes when somebody asks properly.
| What happens | Accepting the renewal letter | Going to the whole market |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets the price | Your current supplier, unchallenged | Suppliers competing for the contract |
| Number of prices seen | One | Twenty-plus, priced on your actual usage |
| If you do nothing | Out-of-contract or deemed rates | We come back to you before the end date |
| Commission visibility | Not usually stated | Disclosed before you sign |
| Effort from you | Sign and hope | One bill and a short conversation |
Suppliers we compare across the market
Supplier names and logos are the property of their respective owners and are shown to indicate the market we search. We are an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any supplier.
Straight answers
Business energy, explained properly
The questions we get asked every week — answered without the sales spin.
How do I switch business energy supplier?
It is more straightforward than most people expect, and you will not lose supply at any point — the wires and pipes stay exactly the same, only the company billing you changes.
- Send us a recent bill so we can see your meter numbers, current rates and consumption.
- You sign a Letter of Authority, which lets us talk to suppliers on your behalf.
- We search the market and come back to you with the options worth considering.
- You pick a deal, sign the contract, and your new supplier handles the switch.
The changeover happens on the day your current contract ends. Nothing is switched off and no engineer needs to visit.
When should I start looking at renewal?
Most business energy contracts let you agree new rates well before the end date, and many suppliers will quote up to 12 months ahead. Starting early gives you time to watch the market rather than accept whatever lands in front of you.
Leaving it too late is the expensive mistake. If a contract ends without a new one in place you roll onto out-of-contract or deemed rates, which are typically among the highest a supplier charges. If that has already happened to you, it is usually worth moving quickly.
What do I need to get a quote?
Ideally a recent energy bill — it carries everything we need in one place:
- Your MPAN (electricity) or MPRN (gas) — the long meter reference on the bill.
- Your current supplier and contract end date.
- Annual consumption in kWh, plus your current unit rate and standing charge.
If you cannot find a bill, we can still get started with your business name, address and postcode.
How much does it cost to use Manage My Utilities?
There is no fee for you to pay us directly. Like most business energy brokers, we are paid a commission by the supplier you choose, which is built into the unit rate on your contract.
We will tell you what that commission is before you sign anything. Under Ofgem rules, suppliers and brokers are expected to be transparent about third-party costs, and you are entitled to ask for that figure on any quote you receive from anyone.
Which suppliers do you compare?
We work across the business energy market rather than a single panel — that includes the large legacy suppliers and the business-only specialists who often price better for smaller commercial sites.
No broker has access to literally every tariff in the market, and any that claims to should be treated with caution. What we can tell you is which suppliers we approached and what each one came back with.
No cost, no obligation
Find out what you should be paying
Send us a recent bill or answer four quick questions. We will tell you honestly whether you are on a good deal — and if you are, we will say so.