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While Western Australians may not be able to choose their electricity provider, natural gas is a different story, with gas retailers ramping up the competition in the form of big discounts and good old-fashioned customer service. As gas rates in WA remain price capped, finding a suitable deal for your home has never been easier.
Enter Kleenheat and Alinta Energy, two reputable brands with discounts headlining most of their products. Although Alinta is the more established of the two in WA, does that mean better gas prices or deals? Well, there’s only one way to find out who trumps the other and we’ve laid out every little detail to help. If you’re just after the cheapest gas plans in your area, make sure you click on our comparison tool below.
About Kleenheat
With its headquarters in Perth, Kleenheat has forged a name for good gas deals in WA, becoming a serious challenger to Alinta Energy. Kleenheat falls under the Westfarmers banner, which includes popular retail brands like Bunnings and Kmart, so it has credibility. This gas supplier boasts big conditional discounts, as well as customer rewards such as gift cards and Flybuys points to sweeten its deals. Some key features include:
- Big discounts off usage charges when satisfying conditions (i.e. paying on time by direct debit).
- Monthly billing option on some plans.
- Locally based call centre in WA.
About Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy is the largest gas retailer in WA with more than 25 years of experience. The retailer is known for its award-winning customer service, frequently taking out gold in Canstar Blue’s overall satisfaction awards for electricity in Queensland and South Australia. In WA Alinta Energy promises customers a locally-based service team and competitive variable gas rates. Here are some of Alinta’s key features:
- Large guaranteed discounts off gas usage charges.
- 12-month contract or three-year benefit period available.
- Access to the Alinta rewards program with discounts on movie tickets, family attractions and more.
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Here are some of the cheapest gas deals on our database for VIC. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 29,830MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. This table includes products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Gas Plans Compared in NSW
Here are some of the cheapest gas deals on our database for NSW. These estimated annual costs are based on the Jemena Gas Network in Sydney and yearly gas usage of 18,542MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. This table includes products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Gas Plans Compared in WA
Here are some of the cheapest gas deals on our database for WA. These estimated annual costs are based on the ATCO Network in Perth and yearly gas usage of 7,672 (units), but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. This table includes products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Gas Plans Compared in SA
Here are some of the cheapest gas deals on our database for SA. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Adelaide and yearly gas usage of 11,875MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. This table includes products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Gas Plans Compared in QLD
Here are some of the cheapest gas deals on our database for QLD. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Brisbane and yearly gas usage of 6,842MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. This table includes products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Should I sign up to Kleenheat or Alinta Energy?
Unlike electricity in the west, customers can choose their preferred gas provider based on what’s most important to their needs. In the case of Kleenheat and Alinta both options are perfectly fine and, with gas prices capped in WA, usually it comes down to who’s offering the biggest discounts. Like always, scan the fine print of a plan before signing up and check to see if the discount applies to usage charges only – or both usage and supply costs. If you’re not sold on these two, check out the latest deals in your area by using our gas comparison tool.
Original reporting by Kelseigh Wrigley
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