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Methodology & Important Notes

Methodology & Important Notes

Methodology & Important Notes
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Most Satisfied Customers | Red Energy

Red Energy has claimed this year’s award for customer satisfaction in our Victorian Natural Gas Suppliers ratings. Aussies gave Red Energy five stars for overall satisfaction, value for money, customer service, bill and cost clarity, and ease of sign-up, along with three stars for online tools and advice.

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How we rate Victorian Natural Gas Providers


This year, more than 1,200 households in Melbourne and across Victoria have given us their opinions on their gas suppliers, with their feedback reflected by the star rating table you see above. Six major gas providers feature in the results – judged on factors including customer service, online tools and advice, bill and cost clarity and value for money – and there is a clear divide between suppliers big and small.

Our aim is to give you as much information as possible to help you make an informed decision about your gas retailer. Please keep in mind that there may be other retailers operating in your area that haven’t been included in this report.


Canstar Blue surveyed 1,237 Victorian households for their feedback on their natural gas retailer. Respondents had to live in VIC, have a gas account and pay the bills for their response to be eligible.

  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via PureProfile’s accredited online research panel.

Respondents rate their satisfaction with their natural gas provider from zero to ten, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and ten is extremely satisfied. Provider satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:

  • Overall satisfaction: with the natural gas supplier.
  • Value for money
  • Customer service: email, telephone service.
  • Bill and cost clarity: do you understand your bill?
  • Online tools and advice: apps to monitor usage, account management.
  • Ease of sign-up

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

  • Overall satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
  • When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the overall satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
    • The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

Best VIC Natural Gas Providers: 

  1. Red Energy
  2. Dodo Power & Gas
  3. Sumo Energy
  4. AGL
  5. Origin Energy
  6. EnergyAustralia

Red Energy has claimed the #1 spot in our table, sweeping past the 2023 winner Lumo Energy. 

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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 AGN – VIC network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 40,500 MJ/year, but prices will vary depending on your own circumstances. The products are listed in order of lowest estimated price/year (including conditional discounts), then by the highest value rank (out of 10), then by highest brand satisfaction rating. These are products from referral partners†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.

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72 Glossary
cents / day
2.69 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,353 Glossary
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75.4 Glossary
cents / day
2.81 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,414 Glossary
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110 Glossary
cents / day
2.53 - 3.19 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,515 Glossary
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Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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88 Glossary
cents / day
2.92 - 3.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,521 Glossary
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95.92 Glossary
cents / day
2.53 - 3.52 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,528 Glossary
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Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
88 Glossary
cents / day
2.92 - 3.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,530 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
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Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
116.71 Glossary
cents / day
3.21 - 5.16 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,582 Glossary

Best natural gas suppliers in Victoria:

  1. Red Energy
  2. Dodo Power & Gas
  3. Sumo Energy
  4. AGL
  5. Origin Energy
  6. EnergyAustralia

1. Red Energy


Ratings result

Red Energy logo

Red Energy has soared into first place in our 2024 ratings, taking home five stars for overall satisfaction, value for money, customer service, bill and cost clarity and ease of sign-up. Customers also gave Red Energy three stars for online tools and advice.

Editor’s notes

Red Energy is owned by renewable energy generation company Snowy Hydro, along with its sister brand Lumo Energy. Red Energy’s main selling point is its partnership with airline Qantas, which sees customers on a Qantas Red Saver plan pocket frequent flyer points for paying their energy bill. All of Red Energy’s rates are currently variable, so you’ll have to watch out for any unexpected price changes.

Red Energy gas prices

Here are Red Energy’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 29,830 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star star
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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86.9 Glossary
cents / day
3.06 - 3.63 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,649 Glossary
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star star star star star
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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86.9 Glossary
cents / day
3.06 - 3.63 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,649 Glossary
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star star star star star
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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96.36 Glossary
cents / day
3.14 - 4.43 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,790 Glossary

2. Dodo Power and Gas


Dodo Energy logo

Ratings result

Dodo scored five stars for the value for money category, alongside four stars for online tools and advice and ease of sign-up. Dodo also scored three stars for customer service and bill and cost sustainability. 

Editor’s notes

Dodo is best known as a telco provider, but in recent years has moved into offering electricity and gas deals. Victorian customers can choose from Dodo’s market or standing offer gas plans, which are available without contracts or exit fees. Dodo Energy customers can also claim a discount on home internet when bundling multiple services with the provider.

Dodo Energy gas prices

Here are Dodo’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 40,500 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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68.58 Glossary
cents / day
3.00 - 4.25 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,633 Glossary
Dodo Power and Gas | Standing Offer
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Brand Satisfaction Glossary
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97.81 Glossary
cents / day
3.40 - 5.11 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,958 Glossary

3. Sumo Energy


Ratings result

Sumo logo

Sumo claimed an impressive five stars for value for money, followed by four stars for bill and cost clarity, online tools and advice and ease of sign-up. However, the retailer scored three stars for customer service. 

Editor’s notes

Sumo Energy is an Australian-owned and operated electricity, gas and internet retailer reputed for its bundled offers that reward customers the more services they sign up for (e.g. customers who sign up for electricity and gas plans may be eligible for a bill credit).  Sumo’s natural gas services are available in NSW and VIC, each plan offering customers a variable rate. 

Sumo gas prices

Here are Sumo’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 29,830 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
88 Glossary
cents / day
2.92 - 3.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,521 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
88 Glossary
cents / day
2.92 - 3.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,530 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
115.5 Glossary
cents / day
5.17 - 5.94 Glossary
cents / MJ
$2,656 Glossary

4. AGL


Ratings result

AGL NBN logo

AGL was awarded four stars for overall satisfaction, value for money, customer service and bill and cost clarity. AGL also managed to score five stars for online tools and advice, but three stars for ease of sign-up.

Editor’s notes

Energy giant AGL gives Victorians one main market gas offer, featuring variable rates and no lock-in contract. This flagship plan also comes with flexible billing options, and AGL frequently offers new customers sign-up credits for switching to electricity or gas plans online. Another big selling point for AGL is its ‘value add’ incentives, including access to AGL Rewards.

AGL gas prices

Here are AGL’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 40,500 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

5. Origin Energy


Ratings result

Origin-Energy

Origin was rated four stars across overall satisfaction, value for money, customer service, and bill and cost clarity categories. It also received five stars for online tools and advice, but three stars for ease of sign-up. 

Editor’s notes

Origin Energy usually has a few different gas offers for Victorian households to pick from, depending on personal preferences and circumstances. The retailer offers variable rate plans, with one product even going as far as awarding Everyday Rewards points. For those who prefer to do nothing other than pay their bills, Origin also has a gas plan with no discounts, just competitive rates with an ongoing benefit period and no lock-in contract.

Origin Energy gas prices

Here are Origin Energy’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 40,500 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
86.15 Glossary
cents / day
3.03 - 3.52 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,737 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
90.03 Glossary
cents / day
3.18 - 3.69 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,819 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star star empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
96.8 Glossary
cents / day
3.41 - 3.96 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,939 Glossary

6. EnergyAustralia


Ratings result

Energy Australia logo

EnergyAustralia scored three stars across the following categories: overall satisfaction, value for money, customer service and bill and cost clarity. EnergyAustralia also scored four stars for online tools and advice and ease of sign-up. 

Editor’s notes

EnergyAustralia is Australia’s third-largest energy retailer with 2,300 staff, serving 1.6 million customers in east Australia. While EnergyAustralia is more renowned for its electricity plans, it also offers a suite of plans with competitive variable and supply usage rates, and occasionally, competitive sign-up offers in the form of bill credits and discounts. 

EnergyAustralia gas prices

Here are EnergyAustralia’s natural gas plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These estimated annual costs are based on the Australian Gas Network in Melbourne and yearly gas usage of 40,500 MJ, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star empty empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
116.71 Glossary
cents / day
3.21 - 5.16 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,582 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star empty empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
116.71 Glossary
cents / day
3.21 - 5.16 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,780 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star empty empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
114.16 Glossary
cents / day
3.13 - 5.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,930 Glossary
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Energy Fact Sheet
star star star empty empty
Brand Satisfaction Glossary
Glossary
114.16 Glossary
cents / day
3.13 - 5.03 Glossary
cents / MJ
$1,930 Glossary

How to get a better deal on gas in Victoria

Whether you’re buying gas or electricity, the key to getting a better deal is understanding the different factors that determine the costs you’ll need to pay, including contract types, plans, tariffs and charges. In summary, here are some questions that are worth asking any prospective gas provider in VIC:

  • What type of contract are they offering?
  • What is the contract length and are there any exit fees?
  • How much are the supply and usage charges?
  • What discount is available and what are the conditions?
  • What other incentives/rewards can they offer?

Remember that the Victorian gas market is now hugely competitive, with more than 15 different providers competing for your business. This puts you – the paying customer – in the driving seat. Make sure you shop around for the best deal for you and don’t be afraid to switch if you’re not 100% satisfied with the price you’re currently paying or the service you’re receiving. With so much competition, you may even be able to benefit from a growing number of rewards programs and other sign-up incentives. Ultimately, it’s all about what gives you the best value. That could mean the cheapest prices you can find, but it may also mean you get value from other parts of the plan.

 

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FAQs about Victorian natural gas providers

Our customer satisfaction ratings feature the most prominent natural gas suppliers in VIC, but there are a handful of others to choose from. Here is a complete list of companies selling gas in VIC:

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

You may not realise it, but one of the biggest factors in determining the prices you pay for energy is your location. Melbourne and the rest of VIC are split between various energy distributor networks, with different companies responsible for maintaining and improving the vast infrastructure that transports gas and electricity to your particular suburb. While there are five electricity distribution networks in VIC, households are divided into three gas networks:

  • Australian Gas Networks: Servicing northern suburbs of Melbourne, eastern VIC and the Mornington Peninsula.
  • AusNet Services: Servicing outer western suburbs of Melbourne and western VIC.
  • Multinet Gas: Servicing eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

This is useful to know – not only because these companies are who you will need to contact if you have a problem with your gas supply, or notice a gas leak, but because the network you live on has an impact on your overall costs. Energy distributor costs can account for up to 50% of your overall energy bills.

Natural gas prices are charged in cents per megajoule (the unit of measurement for gas). Peak-time gas usage rates will typically cost between 2.5 and 3 cents per megajoule. To put this into perspective, your gas oven probably uses around 12 megajoules an hour. It’s important to have a handle on gas prices to help you monitor and act on your usage.

If you have a time of use tariff, the amount you will pay for gas will change depending on the time of day you use it. In VIC, gas usage may also be broken into daily ‘blocks’, with the first block of power usually costing the most. For example, you could:

  • Pay 2.6 cents per megajoule (MJ) for the first 100 megajoules
  • Then pay 2.2 cents per megajoule for the next 100 megajoules
  • Then pay 1.8 cents per megajoule for the next 100 megajoules

These rates are typical of peak-time gas usage costs. However, you can expect cheaper rates if you use gas at off-peak times.

There are lots of things to think about when it comes to picking a gas supplier for your home. We asked VIC respondents to our survey in 2024 about their main reasons for initially picking their gas supplier. This is what we found:

  • 38% shopped around and compared plans and prices
  • 24% wanted the same brand as their electricity provider
  • 19% were attracted by a big discount
  • 15% just went with a retailer name they recognised
  • 11% were attracted by a different sign-up incentive (e.g. movie tickets)
  • 11% picked the retailer that appealed most to them for other reasons (e.g. green credentials)

Almost a quarter of gas customers in VIC (26%) signed up to their supplier over the phone, the survey found, with nearly half signnig up online (45%). 51% of survey respondents believe they get a good deal on gas – up from 36% in 2023. Of respondents who switched providers in the last two years, 60% believe it was a good financial decision, while 18% felt it was too early to tell.

Past ratings

Here are the previous winners of Canstar Blue’s Natural Gas Suppliers – VIC Customer Satisfaction Award:

  • 2023: Tango Energy
  • 2022: Lumo Energy
  • 2021: GloBird Energy
  • 2020: Red Energy
  • 2019: Powershop
  • 2018: Momentum Energy
  • 2017: Red Energy
  • 2016: Simply Energy (now Engie)
  • 2015: Lumo Energy

Meet our energy experts


Kevin Goh: Senior Energy Writer

Kevin Senior Energy Writer

Kevin Goh has half a decade of experience as an SEO specialist in the comparison industry and as a professional content writer across numerous publications and digital agencies. He also holds a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Economics and International Relations from the University of Queensland.

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Samantha Mauro-Todd: Consumer Research Specialist

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Samantha Mauro-Todd is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and two years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

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