Compare Cheap Gas Plans and Find Better Value

There is no single cheapest gas supplier for every household. The best-value gas plan depends on where you live, your distributor, how much gas you use and the way the plan is priced. This guide explains what is on a gas bill, what can change the total cost and how to compare current gas offers more meaningfully.

How Gas Pricing Differs from Electricity

Gas does not use the same DMO or VDO reference-price framework that applies to electricity in some jurisdictions. That makes the actual rates and conditions of each gas offer especially important when comparing plans. Gas prices and plan availability can also vary by distributor area.

For a useful comparison, start with a recent gas bill so you can compare offers using your own usage, billing days and distributor rather than relying on a generic household average.

What Makes Up a Gas Bill

A gas bill usually includes a daily supply charge for the connection and a usage charge based on how much gas you use. Gas usage is generally billed in cents per megajoule (c/MJ). Some plans use seasonal rates or tiered block pricing, so the rate can change depending on the time of year or how much gas is used within a billing period.

Your recent bill is a useful starting point because it shows your distributor, billing period, usage and current rates. Using those details makes it easier to compare the likely total cost of different plans.

GloBird’s Gas Plans

GloBird offers gas plans in selected locations. Plan names, rates, eligibility and features can change, so check the current options available for your address rather than relying on an older advertised rate or plan description.

If you also have electricity, compare the combined cost of taking both services together with the cost of choosing each service separately. Bundling can be convenient and sometimes has an extra discount depending on the plan.

How to Compare Gas Plans, Step by Step

• Find your gas distributor on your current bill. It is a separate business from your retailer and can affect which rates and plans are available.
• Compare the daily supply charge and usage rates in c/MJ using your own recent usage where possible.
• Check whether the plan uses seasonal rates or tiered block pricing, as this can affect the effective cost across a full year.
• If comparing bundled and standalone offers, compare the estimated total cost and the plan conditions for each option rather than assuming one structure is cheaper.
• Use a free government comparison service where available. Energy Made Easy can compare gas plans in participating jurisdictions, while Victorian Energy Compare covers gas offers in Victoria.

Compare Cheap Gas Plans: Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a default gas price like there is for electricity?

Gas does not use the DMO or VDO reference-price framework. To compare gas offers, check the current supply and usage rates, pricing structure and conditions that apply to your address.

What’s a MIRN?

A Meter Identification Reference Number (MIRN) is the gas equivalent of an electricity NMI – a unique identifier for your gas connection, used when switching retailers.

Is there one cheapest gas supplier?

No. The result depends on your location, distributor, usage and the rates and conditions of the available plans. The most useful comparison uses your own recent bill or usage data. Different retailers advertise different plans at various times in the year, so shop around.

Is GloBird gas available in my area?

Availability varies by location and distributor. Enter your address on GloBird’s website or contact GloBird to see the current gas plans available to you.

How is gas billed differently to electricity?

Gas usage is measured and billed in megajoules (MJ) rather than kilowatt-hours, and some gas plans apply different rates by season or usage tier within a billing period.

Ready to Compare Gas Plans?

Use a recent gas bill to compare current offers on a like-for-like basis, including the supply charge, usage rates and any seasonal or block pricing. You can check current GloBird gas offers for your address or use an independent government comparison service where available.