How to save on your gas bill

THE gas bill has been something of a poor relation to savings, because historically it has been a relatively small expense compared to others. We pay 100 or 200 euros a month for fuel, 50, 60 euros or more for electricity, but gas costs around 20, 30 or 40 euros a month (of course, the values ​​vary from family to family). we all received the news that EDP (it was the one that announced the highest prices) was going to practically triple prices. With an increase of this magnitude, a invoice of 30 euros could go up to 90 euros. These figures are frightening, and with good reason. So I suggest that take a close look at your gas bill. See the amount you pay for your kWh. It should be close to 6 cents. More than that is expensive compared to the regulated market. act in advance. Don’t wait for the first absurdly high bill (from October 2022) to then lay your hands on your head and ask what you should do. This is a classic example that proves that there are situations in which doing nothing can cost you tens or hundreds of euros. Many thousands of Portuguese people are of the “let it go and see you soon” type. Don’t have that attitude.

Return to the regulated market

At the time of writing this chronicle, the cheapest gas price in Portugal is the regulated market. Until the beginning of September, it could only return to the regulated market in electricity. But the government changed the law and now too can now return to the regulated gas market. Enjoy.You can now go to a store 12 last resort traders and ask to switch to the regulated market, or you will be able to do so online as that option becomes available. Companies have 45 days from September 7 to adapt their websites to do everything digitally. move quickly to the regulated market to protect yourself from these increases. Do it now! But first confirm that you don’t have discounts that compensate you to stay where you are. For example, in my personal case, it doesn’t pay to leave because I have advantages in continuing in my current company, despite not having the cheapest price. I have discounts that are very advantageous to me and that I want to keep. Also read: Anti-inflation plan: 8 government measures to support families

The 12 companies in the regulated gas market

In each region of the country there is a supplier of last resort (CUR) that guarantees the supply of natural gas to consumers in the regulated market. Has until the end of september to make the transition without losing money. Contact the one in your area and evaluate transferring your contract.Beiragás – Beiras Gas CompanyDianagás – Évora Natural Gas Distributor SocietyDuriensegás – Natural Gas Distributor of the DouroEDP ​​Gas Universal ServiceLisboagás MarketingLusitaniagás MarketingMedigás – Natural Gas Distributor Society of the AlgarvePaxgás – Beja Natural Gas Distributor SocietySetgás MarketingSonorgás – Northern Gas SocietyTagusgás – Tagus Valley Gas CompanytransgasAlso read: Natural gas: Find out how to return to the regulated market and how much you can save

Moving is free of charge and subject to inspection

According to the decree-law, end customers can choose, without any encumbrances or charges, as they are supplied by a supplier of last resort. Ie, don’t pay anything for the change. And the price is the same at any of the 12 companies. The decision of which one will be yours will depend on your postal code. In addition, the change of supplier – says the decree-law – is not subject to extraordinary inspection, and the presentation of the inspection declaration mentioned in the aforementioned standard is not required. In a normal situation, this might be necessary or might be required, depending on the date you made your first installation or last inspection. We are talking about 60 or 70 euros. Switching to the regulated gas market represents a potential savings of fenceto 90 euros until the end of the year. It could be the equivalent of about three “free” gas bills. cheaper than at EDP and Galp. Every day you let go is money you are losing. Don’t “let it go…”. Also read: Gas: Is it worth switching to the regulated market? Pedro Andersson was born in 1973 and fell in love with journalism as a teenager, at Rádio Clube da Covilhã. He graduated in Social Communication at the University of Beira Interior and began his professional career at TSF. In 2000, he was invited to be one of the founding journalists of SIC Notícias. Currently, he continues at SIC, as a coordinating journalist, and since 2011 he has been responsible for the “Savings Accounts” section, dedicated to personal finance. He tries to bring the reality of everyday life to the reports he makes. Tags #gas, #natural gas, #regulated market