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Energy fixing

11 replies

SarahUW · 09/10/2026 22:48

Hey all,

I have seen a few people on here question whether they should be fixing their energy tariffs. If anyone wants a chat about this, please let me know. Energy has just gone up, and is set to go up 20% in January 😭

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Tcateh · 09/10/2026 22:54

Fixed with eon for 2 yrs 2 weeks ago

SarahUW · 09/10/2026 22:57

Tcateh · 09/10/2026 22:54

Fixed with eon for 2 yrs 2 weeks ago

Fantastic, I have done the same, with a different company!♥️ It's crazy the way the world is now 😲

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Bjorkdidit · 10/10/2026 07:25

I also fixed a couple of weeks ago, it's difficult at the moment because prices are the highest they've been since the start of the war in Ukraine, so longer term fixes at the moment could work out expensive to stay in and expensive to get out of if the situation in the Middle East stabilises.

Two years is a long time in energy prices, and for this reason, I went for 18 months this time, hedging my bets and will cover the next two winters, but it was also cheapest and didn't have as high a early get out fee as some of the others (think it's £50 per fuel).

However, I feel it's worth pointing out that your username suggests that you're a Utility Warehouse rep, so people should be aware of this, as in you get a commission for signing up other people to energy deals, which are usually poor value, because they might look OK priced, but you're compelled to take other services as part of the deal, and these can almost always be had for less elsewhere.

Apologies if this isn't true, in which case, you should be aware of the impression you're giving.

Boomer55 · 10/10/2026 07:47

SarahUW · 09/10/2026 22:48

Hey all,

I have seen a few people on here question whether they should be fixing their energy tariffs. If anyone wants a chat about this, please let me know. Energy has just gone up, and is set to go up 20% in January 😭

Have fixed both EDF and BG for 2 years. 👍

Londonnight · 10/10/2026 08:14

I fixed with Octopus for 18 months in September. I am hoping by there that things will have calmed down and energy start to reduce in price.

Iliketulips · 11/10/2026 12:39

I've read and heard on tv recently that energy prices are predicted to stabilise mid/end next year. Worth doing some research on how much, but also be aware we seem to be in a world of fast changing scenarios.

AcquadiP · 11/10/2026 12:47

Fixed with Octopus for 18 months at the beginning of October.

FallingfortheUnderdog · 11/10/2026 13:07

I assume from your user name you're a rep of the purple company that has a very poor reputation

I'm not sure touting for business is allowed on here

DanaScullysLegoHair · 19/10/2026 18:51

Bjorkdidit · 10/10/2026 07:25

I also fixed a couple of weeks ago, it's difficult at the moment because prices are the highest they've been since the start of the war in Ukraine, so longer term fixes at the moment could work out expensive to stay in and expensive to get out of if the situation in the Middle East stabilises.

Two years is a long time in energy prices, and for this reason, I went for 18 months this time, hedging my bets and will cover the next two winters, but it was also cheapest and didn't have as high a early get out fee as some of the others (think it's £50 per fuel).

However, I feel it's worth pointing out that your username suggests that you're a Utility Warehouse rep, so people should be aware of this, as in you get a commission for signing up other people to energy deals, which are usually poor value, because they might look OK priced, but you're compelled to take other services as part of the deal, and these can almost always be had for less elsewhere.

Apologies if this isn't true, in which case, you should be aware of the impression you're giving.

Excellent spot 👀😁

GingerSparrow · 07/11/2026 12:38

I went for a fix, just for the certainty. Not sure whether it'll be good value. If you use a referral link, you can save yourself £50. I went with EDF as they seemed by far the best for electricity in general, but especially EV car charging. If you want to join, you can use this referral link (which never expires) :

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SidewaysEntry · Yesterday 19:25

Am I the only one to think it's crazy to fix this time of year? When energy is at it's highest. What am I missing? Do you all think it could go up further in the new year?

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