Tango Energy is now selling cheap gas in Victoria

As scads of Victorians pack their gas heaters away after a long winter at home, bill shock takes the state by storm – but there’s one retailer out to make things a bit easier.

Melbourne-based Tango Energy has launched its first natural gas plan in Victoria, and while it can’t make your current bill disappear, it could help with the next one.

The deal of the hour is the gas counterpart to its flagship electricity product, Home Select. It comes with fixed rates for 12 months and flexible payment options.

While you won’t find a discount on this plan, it currently works out among the cheapest gas deals in Victoria via its simple, low rates.

It’s still early days to sign up online, but Tango Energy is offering quick access to these rates for those who call through its phone line.

Gas Prices Victoria

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. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of lowest estimated cost. 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.

AGL Energy Limited | Value Saver

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Powershop Australia | Power House

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Kogan | Kogan First

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Sumo | Sumo Lite

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Alinta Energy | HomeSaver Plus

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Momentum Energy | Nothing Fancy

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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Sumo | Sumo Assure

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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ENGIE | ENGIE Perks

Distributed By AGN - Vic

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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.

Pricing Information

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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How much does Tango Home Select Gas cost?

Due to the difficulty of supplying gas to some areas in Victoria, gas prices vary depending on where you live and the gas distributor in your region.

Central and east Melburnians will pay the least with Multinet, whilst AGN and AusNet customers will be charged slightly more (see the gas network map for an idea of which distributor applies to you).

Here are the annual gas costs for households in Victoria, according to our estimates, for customers who sign up to Tango Energy Home Select.

Plan	Gas distribution zone	Annual cost*	Important
Tango Energy Home Select	Multinet Gas	$810	Energy Fact Sheet
Tango Energy Home Select	Australian Gas Networks	$834	Energy Fact Sheet
Tango Energy Home Select	AusNet Services	$839	Energy Fact Sheet

Accurate as of December 2020. Prices subject to change. *Annual cost estimates based on gas usage of 29,830MJ, December 2020. Gas prices based on gas provided through Australian Gas Network in Melbourne, Multinet Gas network in Hawthorn and AusNet Services in Hamilton.

Should you switch gas before summer?

As Victorians spend more and more time out of their houses soaking up the sun, it may seem pointless to fuss over gas expenses. But according to Canstar Blue Editor-in-Chief, Simon Downes, now’s as good a time as any to make sure you’re on a good deal.

“Gas bills will naturally be lower during summer due to the reduced use of gas heating and hot water,” he said. “But what households may not realise is that a large portion of their bills will be down to the supply charges you pay every day, regardless of how much gas you use. So it pays to make sure you’re getting low rates all year round.

“Securing low, fixed rates that will last through to next winter, without locking you into any contract, could be a good way to avoid another year of penny pinching thanks to a bill that’s bigger than you expected.

“Gas prices are changing all the time, so regardless of the temperature outside, Victorians are advised to take some time and look over their plan to make sure they’re not paying too much.

“Tango Energy has proven itself to be a budget electricity provider with a focus on simple, low rates, and now new and existing customers can save on their gas bills, too.”

Image credit: AGN, Patrick Oberem/Shutterstock.com

This article was reviewed by our Utilities Editor Tara Donnelly before it was updated, as part of our fact-checking process.

Monika Gudova

Energy Contributor

Monika Gudova has grown her expertise in Australia's retail energy sector over several years at Canstar Blue and elsewhere in the comparison industry. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wollongong and covers a range of topics.