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Discover the latest trends in business gas rates. The graph below shows how one-year fixed business gas rates have changed over the past 18 months.

Source: AquaSwitch – Business Gas Prices

Business Gas Prices Explained

Choosing the right business gas supplier and tariff is crucial for business owners – heating properties with gas is one of the most expensive overheads for SMEs.

The important thing to remember about business gas rates is that, unlike the domestic energy market, no price cap protects them. If your company is paying out-of-contract business gas rates, you could be wasting thousands on uncompetitive rates.

What’s Included in Business Gas Rates?

Business gas rates are the charges paid by companies to use natural gas from the gas mains network.

Business gas rates are composed of consumption charges based on how much gas you use and fixed daily charges for maintaining your business gas connection.

Here’s a summary of the different business gas charges:

• Unit Price: A charge for each unit kWh of gas consumed as measured by a business gas meter. This can be a fixed rate defined in a contract or a variable rate, depending on market conditions.
• Daily Standing Charges: This fixed daily cost, calculated in pence per day, covers the maintenance of your connection to the local gas distribution network.
• Climate Change Levy (CCL): A government tax encouraging efficient gas usage charged at 0.775 pence per kWh.
• Value-Added Tax (VAT): Under UK laws, business gas rates are subject to VAT. Microbusinesses pay 5% VAT, while all other businesses pay the standard rate of 20% on top of the unit price, daily standing charges, and CCL. Find out more in our guide to VAT on business energy bills.

How Much Is Business Gas per kWh?

The cost of 1 kWh of business gas varies based on several factors, including the supplier, location, tariff, and the state of the wholesale gas market. Over the past year, the market cost for 1 kWh of business gas has ranged from 6 to 12 pence.

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How to find my MPRN

Finding your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) is essential for managing your business gas account and switching suppliers. This unique number identifies your gas supply point and ensures everything runs smoothly. Here’s how you can find it:

• Check Your Gas Bill: Your MPRN is typically listed on your gas bill. Look for a number labelled as the “MPRN” or “Meter Point Reference Number.” It is usually 6 to 10 digits long.
• Look at Your Gas Meter: Some gas meters have the MPRN printed on them, or it may be on a sticker or an information plate.
• Contact Your Supplier: Contact your gas supplier if you cannot find your MPRN on your bill or meter. They can quickly provide it.
• Use the National Grid Service: You can contact the National Grid’s Meter Number Helpline in the UK. They can help you find your MPRN based on your address and other details.
• Use Online Tools: The Meter Point Administration Service offers a “Find My Supplier” tool online, where you can input your business postcode to find your MPRN.

Knowing your MPRN is crucial for comparing business gas rates and switching to another supplier.