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Compare gas plans in Australia
Compare gas plans in Australia
Written by
Rachel Gregg
Edited by
Ellie Garran
Reviewed by
Julia PaszkaSee our range of Energy Providers
iSelect does not compare all providers in the market or all plans offered by our partners in your area. Not all plans or special offers are available to all customers and some may only be available over the phone or on the website. Learn more.
Why should I compare gas plans in Australia?
Comparing gas plans in Australia can help you find a more competitive plan that matches your needs. While lots of Australians like to stick with the same provider, the Essential Services Commission found that Victorian homes that stick with the same provider for 2 years or more could have saved up to $410 a year by switching to their retailer’s cheapest energy plan.
By comparing your gas plan regularly, you can potentially find a cheaper plan or one that comes with discounts, sign-up benefits or perks that work for your home. Even if you don’t want to compare, your gas provider should let you know at least every 4 months if there’s a cheaper plan within their options to help you save.
How much am I paying for gas?
To understand how much you’re paying for your gas, look at your most recent bill to see the cents per megajoule (MJ) or call up your provider to get added clarification. In Melbourne, for example, gas rates average at $0.04 per MJ, with daily supply charges averaging at $1. The exact amount you’ll pay for your gas depends on your state, how much you rely on gas energy, whether you use piped gas or LPG bottles and your energy retailer.
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How much does natural gas cost in Australia?
Wholesale natural gas prices range from around $10 to $11 across several gas markets and hubs in eastern Australia. Wholesale energy rates are what your retailer pays for the gas that will power your home. So while you won’t be charged this amount on your bills, the wholesale price of gas and any differences across the year can affect what gas could cost you.
If you live in a state where gas prices aren’t regulated, you’re in a competitive retail market, which means gas providers are out there fighting for your business. Once they buy their wholesale gas, they tweak the price to cover tariffs, storage and transport costs, while still making a profit and being competitive. So the exact price of gas can change from one energy company to another, which is why your average gas bill might differ from your neighbours’.
| Market/hub | Wholesale gas price (per GJ) |
|---|---|
| Vic | $10.77 |
| Adelaide | $11.38 |
| South East Qld | $9.95 |
| Sydney | $11.37 |
Note: These figures reflect indicative wholesale gas prices in the Victorian gas market and hubs in South Australia, South East Queensland and New South Wales based on data from the Australian Energy Regulator. Actual costs may vary depending on your postcode and spot prices. Data retrieved August 2026.
How could I get the best deal on my gas bills?
To get the best deal on your gas bill, you should look out for discounts, fees that you might be charged, the rate and contract type of your plan, and whether bill smoothing is available to lower your monthly payments. Compare regularly to make sure you’re signed up to a plan that matches your needs.
Discounts
Discounts can help you get a better deal if they reduce your overall bill and you’re eligible for them. Some gas plans have pay-on-time discounts, sign-up credits, direct debit or sticking with the same provider. But some of these are conditional discounts (you have to do something to get them), so make sure to read the fine print to see if they’re conditional or a guaranteed discount that can help make your gas plan cheaper.
You can also check if there are any energy discount concessions or energy rebates that could help take some of the pressure off your bills.
Fees
Checking electricity plan fees can help you avoid extra costs that make your gas bill more expensive. Different gas retailers will charge different fees; these can include fees for late payment, for choosing paper energy bills over electronic ones and even exit fees for leaving the plan before the contract is up. So, as you’re looking over plans, keep an eye out for any fees attached. Remember you’ll want to make sure there are no lock-in fees for your existing gas plan; this could factor into your decision to switch.
Rate type
Choosing the right rate type can help you find a gas plan that suits your budget and matches your comfort level when it comes to how often price changes can happen. Variable rates can go up and down with changes in the energy market, while fixed rates will stay the same right through their fixed price period. Each rate type has its pros and cons.
Some gas plans also come with seasonal rates, similar to a time-of-use tariff or the off-peak pricing you’d get with an electricity retailer. These seasonal rates can also be called a block rate tariff with lower rates for non-winter seasons.
Contract types
Understanding your contract type can help you compare gas plans based on flexibility, price and whether you’re free to switch or not. Depending on where you live, you could be able to choose your provider. If you can, you’ll likely be on a market plan with varying rates and contract terms with either fixed (locked-in) or flexible contracts.
If you don’t get to pick and choose your gas plan, then you’ll be on a standing offer, which follows government-set pricing. These charges are based on the Default Market Offer (or the Victorian Default Offer for Victorians). These tend to be more stable, but they’re not always the cheapest.
Green energy options
Green energy plans can be important to homes that have environmental preferences, especially if you can’t install solar panels yet, but choosing a renewable energy option can mean paying more for your gas plan. Some energy providers offer Greenpower plans or offset gas plans. These plans will cost more but will work to balance out emissions created from your gas use into renewable projects.
Bill smoothing
Bill smoothing can help make your gas bill easier to manage by spreading your costs across smaller regular payments. It won’t lower your bill, but it can help keep your budget in check. This can be handy if your bills have been climbing and you need a little relief from bill shock.
Not all providers offer bill smoothing, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for it when you compare plans.
Compare your plans regularly
Comparing gas plans regularly can help you check whether you’re still on a competitive deal for your usage and location. If you don’t have the time for a full comparison, your bill’s Best Offer Notice can be a useful starting point. This will be on your gas bill every 4 months and will show you whether your current provider has a better plan to match your usage. But it only looks at the plans available from your current provider, so if you want to see what else is out there, a full comparison is the way to go.
Helpful tip
Bundling your electricity and gas plan with the same provider might make things simpler, with fewer bills and only one provider to worry about. But convenience doesn’t always mean you’re getting the best deal. In some cases, you could pay less by choosing separate providers for your gas and electricity. So before signing up, it’s worth comparing a few options to see what could work best for your budget and needs, not just your inbox.
Julia Paszka
General Manager – Utilities & Credit Cards
Frequently asked questions
Who is my gas distributor?
You can find out who your gas distributor is on your gas bill or by entering your address into a distributor’s website search tool. Who your gas distributor is depends on where you live within your state and which gas network services your area.
In Victoria, the gas distributors are AusNet, Australian Gas Networks, Multinet Gas and APA Group. New South Wales has Australian Gas Networks, Central Ranges Pipeline, Jemena Gas Distribution, Essential Energy, APA Group and EvoEnergy. The Australian Capital Territory has APA Group, Evoenergy and Jemena Gas Distribution. In South Australia, there’s Australian Gas Networks and APA Group. Queensland has APA Group, Australian Gas Networks and Allgas Energy. The Northern Territory has Australian Gas Network and APA Group. Tasmania is under one distributor, Tas Gas Networks, as is Western Australia, with ATCO Australia.
Which gas providers operate in Australia?
Gas providers like AGL, Origin, EnergyAustralia and GloBird operate across Australia. When it comes to choosing your gas provider, the choices available to you will depend on your location, gas needs and budget.
Just remember that iSelect compares with some of these energy brands, not all.
| Vic | NSW/ACT | SA | Qld | WA | Tas | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | AGL | CovaU | Aurora | AlintaEnergy | Aurora Energy | Australian Gas Networks |
| Agora | ActewAGL | Commander Power | Alinta | AGL | BOC | APA |
| CovaU | Aurora Energy | Click Energy | Dodo Power & Gas | AmandaEnergy | Elgas | NT Gas |
| Discover Energy | Ergon Energy | ENGIE | Lumo Energy | ENGIE | Origin Energy | |
| ENGIE | ENGIE | GO Energy | Momentum Energy | Energy Matrix Group | SupaGas | |
| EnergyAustralia | EnergyAustralia | Shell Energy | Shell Energy | KleenheatGas | Solstice Energy | |
| Energy Matrix | Lumo Energy | Origin Energy | ||||
| Energy Locals | Origin Energy | Perth Energy | ||||
| GloBirdEnergy | Red Energy | Simple Energy | ||||
| Lumo Energy | SUMO Energy | Synergy | ||||
| Origin Energy | Santos Energy | |||||
| OVO Energy | ||||||
| Pacific Blue Energy | ||||||
| Perpetual Energy | ||||||
| Powershop | ||||||
| ReAmpedEnergy | ||||||
| SUMO | ||||||
| Telstra Energy | ||||||
| Weston Energy |
How is my gas billed in Australia?
Your gas bill is calculated using a daily supply charge and usage charge. The daily supply charge is the flat rate you’re charged for being connected to a main gas line, while the usage charge is your cost per megajoule of gas used. When comparing gas bills, these are the 2 main figures you should look for to help weigh up your options. There could also be more than just 2 charge types depending on your plan, so you’ll need to factor these in when looking at your gas bills.
What gas rebates or concessions are available?
There are a handful of gas rebates and concessions available across Australia, like the winter gas concession, gas rebate, excess gas concession, electricity, gas and water rebate and electricity and gas rebate. The gas concession or discount available to you will depend on the state you live in and your eligibility for each specific rebate.
- Electricity and gas rebates (Qld): Eligible pensioners and seniors can get a rebate of up to $96.45 per year for reticulated natural gas.
- Electricity, gas and water rebate (ACT): Eligible concession card holders can get a rebate of up to $800 per year on their gas bills, depending on their daily usage.
- Excess gas concession (Vic): If you’re a concession card holder and have winter gas bills that are more than $2,598.58, you could get a concession of 17.5% on your gas bills.
- Gas rebate (NSW): For eligible concession card holders, you could get $110 each year towards your natural gas or LPG gas costs.
- Winter gas concession (Vic): With an eligible concession card, you could get a 17.5% concession on your gas bills after the first $62.40 of your 6-month bill.
But this might not be everything each state offers, so it’s worth checking what else is available where you live. Because if there’s one thing better than saving energy, it’s saving money.
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iSelect does not compare all energy providers or plans in the market. The availability of plans may change from time to time, depending on who iSelect’s providers are and what plans they make available to iSelect. Not all plans made available from iSelect providers may be compared by iSelect either due to commercial arrangements, area or availability, so not all plans or providers compared by iSelect will be available to all customers. Some plans and special offers are available only from iSelect’s contact centre or website. Energy plans are available only for properties located in eligible areas of Victoria, New South Wales, South East Queensland, South Australia and ACT. Click here to view iSelect’s range of providers.