How business gas prices are built
The wholesale element of your business gas price tracks the NBP (National Balancing Point) forward curve, the same benchmark suppliers use when they hedge. Sitting on top of wholesale are transportation charges (NTS and LDZ), metering, supplier operating costs, the Climate Change Levy at the prevailing rate per kWh, and supplier margin.
Suppliers compete hardest on 12-, 24- and 36-month fixed contracts because that's where they can lay off risk most efficiently. Out-of-contract rates and rollover deemed rates are typically 60-100% above a tendered renewal, which is why we always re-tender ahead of your end date.
AQ bands, supply points and what fits your usage
Your Annual Quantity (AQ) determines which suppliers will quote and which contract structures make sense. Small supply points (under ~73,200 kWh) sit firmly in fixed-only territory. Medium supply points (~73,200 to 732,000 kWh) get competitive 24-36 month fixed offers from most major suppliers. Large and I&C supply points (over 732,000 kWh) unlock flexible procurement, baseload + shape buying and basket strategies that smaller users can't access.
For hospitality, manufacturing and care-home customers with heavy gas usage and predictable shape, even a 2p/kWh saving compounds into thousands of pounds annually, and a structured flex strategy can add several percent on top.
Multi-site gas procurement
Multi-site operators usually inherit a patchwork of contract end dates and rates from previous acquisitions or piecemeal renewals. We map every MPRN, align end dates onto a single co-terminus contract where it pays, and consolidate invoicing so finance can reconcile in one place instead of chasing 40 PDFs every month.