With Energia on dual fuel 35% discount. Happy and content. In credit due to level paying and the mild winter , lower gas usage. 1yr contract finished, here we go again.
Could only get 20pc discount from energia, and then haggled again , and some more to get gas boiler service with final offer. They would not offer their latest new customer offerring to me, despite never missing a single bill in c.27yrs of utility "exposure".
With price of gas/oil at lowest for a decade thanks to the Arabians, was rather surprised by the agent. Was on receiving end of some yearn about we're only offering -20pc discount, as if it was in the national spirit /Corvid related. Decided to be good mannered and listen to the character. What BS you have to put up with these days from corporates.
Decided sod it and with bonkers., Elec Ireland offer since April1st is a not so great - 8.5pc , but with 200E off. A quick view of Elec Eire web reveals Bonkers are pocketing 50euro. The actual EE rate offers 250E off. Extensive calculations and stress testing of unit use for cold weather , Elec Eire are still better offer, changed over on ElecEire site.
In summary I find this whole annual merry go round a farce and a waste of time/money tying up agents time/ paying agents wages to give the illusion of competition while price gouging more vulnerable members of our society, without access to websites/calculators etc.
Also beware flogas are especially bad at returning your cash if you are in credit,. Last year I waited 8 weeks, several calls and then received, yes wait for it, a Hand Written Cheque for amount due, in the 21st century. Priceless!
Fidel