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65.62 Glossary
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3.32 Glossary
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$714 Glossary
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70.14 Glossary
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2.88 - 4.60 Glossary
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$830 Glossary
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57.2 Glossary
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cents / day
3.47 - 4.18 Glossary
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$921 Glossary
incl. conditional discount
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68.93 Glossary
cents / day
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73.48 Glossary
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3.02 - 4.82 Glossary
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$909 Glossary
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83.21 Glossary
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Our gas plan comparison service helps you compare the latest gas offers in your area, simply by entering your postcode. In addition to showing you the cheapest prices, our comparison includes a unique value score that shows you which gas plans offer the best overall value, rather than just the cheapest rates. This score is based on a combination of price and feature data. Compare plans now and stop paying more than you need to.

How to compare gas plans

Gas plans are fairly similar to electricity plans in design and layout. As such, the process of comparing gas plans is quite similar to that of comparing electricity plans. The only real difference is in some of the terminology used.

Keeping this in mind, there are a few key areas to consider when comparing gas plans. These are: 

  • The usage rates: Represented as cents per megajoule (c/MJ), this refers to the cost you’ll pay for using gas in the home. 
  • The supply rates: Represented as a charge per day, this refers to the cost you’ll pay for being connected to the gas mains. 
  • Conditional discounts: This refers to any discounts that may be applicable on the plan if a certain condition is met, e.g. paying on time. 
  • Contract length: This refers to how long your plan will be valid for. Benefit periods may also play into this if you have a discount or fixed rates
  • Fees and charges: This refers to any additional charges that may occur as a result of an action, such as late payment, credit card payment, opting for paper bills or connection and disconnection fees when moving your home energy

Understanding which factors are most important to your household will help to make the comparison process run smoothly. For example, if your household is only using a small amount of gas each month or quarter then you may find it more worthwhile to look for gas plans with lower supply rates, as these would be making the largest portion of your bill. For a high-usage gas household however, a plan with cheaper usage rates would probably pay off more than a lower supply charge. 

It should also be noted that, just like your electricity contract, a 10-business day ‘cooling off’ period applies to your gas contract. This means you’re entitled to change your mind and end the contract without having to pay any fees, if you aren’t happy with the plan you’ve chosen or find a better deal elsewhere. 

Find the best gas prices available

No-one likes paying more than they need to on their gas bills. But, how do you go about finding the best gas prices for your household? Most times when you are comparing gas plans, you’ll be looking at the estimated monthly, quarterly or annual figure, but it could pay to look beyond this and investigate what your everyday usage and supply charges will be. These are the costs that ultimately decide what you’ll be forking out come your billing due date, so understanding these could reduce your chances of a nasty bill shock. 

To see what prices are available in your area, check out our cheapest gas price guides below. 

Compare the best-rated gas suppliers

Most Trusted Natural Gas Suppliers 2023 LogoCanstar Blue publishes annual customer satisfaction ratings for natural gas suppliers in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, as well as dual fuel energy providers and LPG suppliers. These are based on the feedback of bill-paying customers and rank providers based on factors such as value for money, customer service and overall satisfaction. We’ve listed our current award winners below to help you on your comparison journey.

FAQs about gas

What is natural gas?

Natural gas is a common energy source that helps power many Australian homes through a connection to the gas distribution network. Natural gas is known as a ‘fossil fuel’, consisting primarily of methane, which is an odourless and highly combustible gas.

What’s powered by natural gas?

Natural gas can be used for residential, commercial and industrial purposes, as well as electricity generation for the power grid. In households natural gas is commonly used to power appliances such as heaters, stovetops, hot water systems, barbecues, fireplaces, pool heaters and tumble dryers.

What are the advantages of natural gas?

There are some benefits of having natural gas in your home, including:

  • Reliable source of energy that’s connected to millions of Australian homes
  • Can be a cost-effective solution for gas cooking, hot water and heating
  • Fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to other fossil fuels like coal

What are the disadvantages of natural gas?

Although natural gas is considered a cleaner energy source as opposed to other fossil fuels like coal and oil, it does have some disadvantages, including:

  • Non-renewable energy source (i.e. gas can be depleted)
  • Extremely flammable and toxic and can lead to dangerous situations such as gas leaks or explosions
  • Emits carbon dioxide, monoxide and other hazardous compounds into the air when burned
  • New gas connections can be expensive depending on where the gas main is located, where the gas metre will be installed and how much pipework is needed to be fitted into your walls

Where does natural gas come from?

Natural gas is sourced from onshore and offshore gas fields in Australia, particularly oil or coal steam wells. The gas is extracted by drilling to a depth that can access these deposits. Most of Australia’s natural gas is sourced from inland Queensland, Bass Strait, northern South Australia, offshore Western Australia and the Timor Sea above the Northern Territory.

Is natural gas renewable?

Although natural gas is not a source of renewable energy, it does release fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity generated from other fossil fuels like coal. Natural gas is Australia’s second highest fossil fuel source used for electricity generation after coal, according to the Department of Energy.

What if I don’t have a natural gas connection?

If you don’t already have a natural gas connection, you can apply to have it connected to your home through the relevant natural gas distributor in your area. Alternatively you can opt for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which comes in pressurised cylinders and is usually delivered to your door.

Just keep in mind that if you’re looking to connect gas to your home, installation costs can be expensive depending on a few circumstances, like how close your property is located to a gas main or how much pipework is required to carry out the job.

If you’re chasing LPG, it’s important to weigh up the cost of transportation and delivery, especially if you live rural. Furthermore, you will need to think about replacing and refilling your LPG cylinders once they’re empty.

 

The number of gas suppliers available to you may change depending on your location. To help narrow down your choices, we’ve listed the gas suppliers that operate across VIC, NSW, WA, QLD, SA, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. 

Gas Suppliers in Victoria

  • 1st Energy
  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • CovaU
  • Dodo
  • EnergyAustralia
  • GloBird Energy
  • Kogan Energy
  • Lumo Energy
  • Momentum Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Powershop
  • Red Energy
  • Simply Energy
  • Sumo
  • Tango Energy

Gas Suppliers in NSW

  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • CovaU
  • Dodo
  • EnergyAustralia
  • GloBird Energy
  • Kogan Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Powershop
  • Red Energy
  • Simply Energy
  • Sumo

Gas Suppliers in WA

  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • Kleenheat
  • Origin Energy
  • Perth Energy
  • Simply Energy

Gas Suppliers in QLD

  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • CovaU
  • GloBird Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy

Gas Suppliers in SA

  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • CovaU
  • EnergyAustralia
  • GloBird Energy
  • Lumo Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy
  • Simply Energy

Gas Suppliers in Tasmania

  • Aurora Energy
  • Tas Gas

Gas Suppliers in ACT

  • ActewAGL
  • CovaU
  • EnergyAustralia
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy

While there are many gas suppliers to choose from in some areas, keep in mind that some may only sell you gas when you also purchase electricity.

Gas usage charges

Gas usage charges are measured in c/MJ. These rates are usually charged as a ‘block rate’ which means the rates reduce as more gas is used. This is measured in usage blocks – hence the name. Usage charges are recorded via a gas meter and will be detailed on your bill. Depending on where you live, your usage charges may vary according to your gas supplier’s usage rates. Gas usage charges only represent one portion of your gas bill. 

Gas supply charges

Gas supply charges represent the fixed portion of your bill and reflect the cost of being connected to the mains gas network. Supply charges are generally measured in cents per day (e.g. 70 cents per day) or as a total sum amount for your billing period (i.e. 90 days).

It’s worth noting that you will be billed for supply charges regardless of how much gas you actually use.

What is a megajoule (MJ)?

A megajoule (MJ) refers to a unit of energy equivalent to one million joules, which is how your gas is measured and recorded. Your gas bill will detail your usage information in MJs and most gas appliances will generally list their energy consumption in terms of megajoule-hours (MJ/h).

Gas discounts explained

Like electricity plans, gas plans often include conditional discounts to help customers reduce their overall costs. The most common types of gas discounts are:

It’s important to note that the biggest discounts don’t always mean the biggest savings. This is because retailers charge different base rates, meaning you could simply be getting a big discount off a very large bill, for example.

You don’t have to wait until the end of your plan to switch gas suppliers, however you’ll need to keep in mind that if you prematurely end your contract, there may be costs involved. Make sure you do your research and find out if you are going to be charged an exit fee before setting the wheels in motion to switch.

Once you’ve completed your research and landed on a retailer you want to switch to, you can:

  • Contact your current gas supplier and request a final meter reading and bill
  • Call the gas supplier you’d like to switch to and they will organise your new account

If you agree to a contract with another gas supplier, it could take several months before the transfer fully goes ahead. This will depend on when your next meter reading is scheduled. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a final bill from your previous gas supplier and your new one will take over your account.

When comparing electricity and gas prices it is important to look at a wide range of offers from different providers before making a purchase decision. You should look beyond the monthly, quarterly, or annual price estimate for each plan and pay close attention to the usage and supply rates charged for each offer, to see what you’ll really be charged for your energy usage. This information, as well as any additional fees, charges and discounts, can be found by looking at the energy price fact sheet of each offer.

While buying electricity and gas from the same provider can be convenient, it’s important to not let this convenience prevent you from any potential savings. Natural gas, in some cases, will only be offered to customers who also have electricity with the same provider, which means households may be left committing to higher power prices just to get a certain gas deal. This is where comparing these offers separately first may come in handy when deciding whether to get electricity and gas from the same provider. If the discounts offered don’t outweigh the potential costs of combining your electricity and gas then you might find more savings by keeping these plans separate.

Getting both your electricity and natural gas from the same provider could prove beneficial, both for convenience and potential savings, especially if additional discounts are offered for doing so. If you’re in the market to bundle your electricity and gas, you can compare various deals from a range of dual fuel providers, including:

  • ActewAGL
  • AGL
  • Alinta Energy
  • Dodo
  • EnergyAustralia
  • GloBird Energy
  • Kogan Energy 
  • Lumo Energy 
  • Momentum Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy
  • Simply Energy

Please note, not all providers operate in all areas.

About our gas experts


Tara-Donnelly-smallTara Donnelly, Utilities Editor

Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.

Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.

Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC, The New Daily and The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Breanna GreamBreanna Gream, Data Insights Team Lead

Bachelor of Business (Finance) with Distinction & Bachelor of Mathematics (Applied Computational Modelling) with Distinction, QUT

Breanna Gream is Canstar’s Data Insights Team Lead, responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar Blue’s Value Ranking and determining Outstanding Value award winners for the energy and telecommunications sectors. Breanna completed a double Bachelor’s degree in Business, majoring in Finance, and Mathematics, majoring in Applied Computational Modelling, at the Queensland University of Technology.

Breanna enjoys using her skills to help consumers find more suitable utilities plans by transforming complex calculations into a Value Rank that provides a simpler way to compare different products. She most recently developed Value Ranking methodologies for wireless broadband plans and solar energy plans, to make it easier for households to identify plans that provide good value not just in terms of prices but also the features they offer. Breanna’s work on Value Ranking plays a key part in determining the winners of Canstar Blue’s Outstanding Value awards for electricity, gas, solar, phone and internet brands.

Many of the articles published by Canstar Blue feature calculations also undertaken by Breanna and her team, which converts pricing data into easy-to-understand cost forecasts and average price information for readers.

During her time at Canstar Blue, Breanna has developed an in-depth knowledge of product, market and regulatory changes across the electricity, solar, gas, internet and phone sectors, and particularly likes keeping Canstar Blue’s methodologies up to date and reflective of the ever-changing utilities environment. 

When Breanna’s not crunching data, she’s likely to be somewhere remote – two of her favourite things to do are hiking and mountain climbing.

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Please note that the Satisfaction Rating displayed in the table is a rating relating to customers’ overall satisfaction with the brand. It should not be confused with an individual product rating. Learn more about Brand Satisfaction ratings and for more information on how the Brand Satisfaction ratings are calculated, read the Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Methodology

The results do not include all energy retailers or products in the market and may not compare all features relevant to you. Canstar Blue does not supply electricity or gas services. If you decide to apply for a particular energy product, you will deal directly with the retailer, not with Canstar Blue. Fees, charges, product information and contract terms should be confirmed directly with the relevant retailer. 

Some plans may require you to meet certain conditions before a discount may become available to you. Check the energy provider’s plan information for details of all possible discounts that may apply and any conditions that need to be met for you to be eligible for these discounts.

Check your current plan's exit fees and other termination provisions before changing providers.

Some plans may have a minimum term that is longer than one year. In that case the total cost over the term will be much higher than the estimated Price, which is for one year only. Consider the provider’s detailed product and pricing information before making a decision to take out a new plan or switch electricity providers.

The price shown is inclusive of GST and is the estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for each plan, assuming all conditions of discounts offered, if any, have been met. Gas usage assumptions have been derived from the average usages advertised by a selection of retailers in the distribution region as shown at the top of the table.

The general usage assumptions for products displayed in the table have been derived from:

  • the average usages advertised by a selection of retailers in the distribution region as shown at the top of the table. The figures provided are intended to serve as general estimates and should be used for information only. If the amount of gas you actually use differs greatly from this estimate, your bill could be significantly larger or smaller than the estimated price/year listed for each plan; or
  • if you have provided usage data from your gas bill, the estimated annual amount payable for this plan is based on your individual circumstances.

The estimated yearly Price is based on single rate tariffs, which is when a flat usage rate is charged for ‘blocks’ of gas consumed and could be a limited amount per day, month, quarter, which may include a second block with a different usage rate applied, or, season.

Some plans may have a minimum term longer than one year – in that case the total cost over the term will be much higher than the estimated yearly Price (which is only for one year).

Some plans may apply additional charges to the price shown. Always check the energy provider's plan information for details of all charges that may apply.

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