Gas and electricity bills present an increasing outgoing and one which many of us are starting to struggle with. In spite of this, many people are paying more than they really need to. You can find out if you are one of them by taking a look at any of the many gas and electricity price comparison services on the Web and getting some quotes.

Compare these with the bills that you are currently paying and you may find out that you stand to save as much as hundreds of pounds per year on your utility bills. Best of all, it does not cost you anything to use these financial comparison services since they make their money by way of commissions from the energy companies. Here is a look at some of the most popular websites for comparing gas and electricity prices as well as other products and services.

Moneysupermarket.com

One of the oldest and most popular financial comparison websites in the UK, moneysupermarket.com allows you to compare utilities, insurance, loans, broadband and just about every other type of product and service. The energy comparison section of their website provides a number of useful guides and tips to help you decrease your gas and electricity bills regardless of whether or not you choose to switch supplier. It also provides unbiased reviews on energy suppliers and individual services and news related to the industry.

To get started comparing quotes from all energy companies available in your area, simply enter your postcode and choose whether or not you want to compare gas, electricity or both (dual fuel).

In order to get a more accurate result, you should also enter some information about your current supplier and energy consumption. Once you have completed the form, you will also be sent an email with detailed quotes.

Ukpower.co.uk

Unlike most of the main financial comparison websites, ukpower.co.uk deals exclusively with energy prices. They provide up-to-date and accurate information on tariffs from all of the six major energy companies in the United Kingdom as well as all of the lesser known ones. The website also keeps readers updated with the latest news from the energy industry and provides sections dedicated to home energy, business energy, boilers and energy efficiency. They also have a free number which you can phone if you prefer to speak to a customer service representative rather than complete the process online.

As with most other energy comparison services, you will need to enter your postcode followed by information about your current supplier. To make things easier, they also have a list of all energy plans currently available anywhere in the UK.

Which.co.uk/switch

Which.co.uk is one of the leading consumer information resources on the Web. It provides a plethora of customer reviews, research information, price comparison services and various other useful advice and information on saving money and comparing just about every type of product and service imaginable. Their Which?

Switch service offers free advice and energy price comparisons using updated and accurate data directly from the energy companies. They claim to be able to save their users £217 per year on average.

To get started, simply enter your postcode and choose whether you want to compare gas, electricity or dual fuel prices. Complete the questionnaire which follows and then take a look at how much you can expect to save by switching.

Confused.com

You may have seen this one advertised on British television. Originally geared primarily towards finding better car insurance deals, confused.com now offers a wide range of services including a gas and electricity price comparison service that encompasses all of the suppliers in the country, including the minor and specialist suppliers.

Confused.com claims that ten percent of its users have saved more than £440 per year! In addition to its highly accurate price comparison service, it also provides the latest news from the energy market and useful tips and information on saving energy.

As with the other websites, using the energy comparison service simply requires that you enter your postcode and complete a few steps to provide information about your current supplier. You can then compare quotes and switch online.