Everyone moans about them. The daily fee just for having gas and electric, even if you’re on holiday. It’s a tax on breathing near a plug socket.
Fixed deals sometimes have lower standing charges. Variable ones? Usually higher. But the unit rate matters more. Do the math, not the moaning.
A tariff with a lower unit rate but a higher standing charge could work if you use loads of energy. A high unit rate? That punishes energy-sippers like my nan, who uses one lamp and a kettle.
