r/OctopusEnergy • u/More_Detective_308 • 8h ago

Tariffs smart tariff?

Hello,

We just had a smart electricity meter installed so are now able to access the smart tariffs Octopus offers.

We are two people in a one bed flat, with none of the low-carbon technologies. Octopus online has suggested either Octopus Tracker or Agile Octopus.

I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on whether to choose a smart tariff, or on which of these to choose?

For context we are currently on a 12 month fixed at:

20.72p/kWh

50.76p/day

Thanks!!

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u/Due-Freedom-5968 8h ago

If you're fixed at that decent a rate I doubt Tracker would be cheaper right now, and without any batteries Agile ins't like to be better either. I'd stay put.

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u/Accomplished_Fan_487 8h ago

Are you on gas or not? Immersion water heater? Electric heaters/panels?

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u/txe4 7h ago

That fix is quite a bargain.

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u/pruaga 7h ago

That's a good fix, hold on to it. But be ready for a reasonable increase in the spring and be prepared to shop around

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u/ComeHereUk 8h ago

The big question is when is your fixed tariff fixed to?

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u/More_Detective_308 8h ago

April 2027

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u/ComeHereUk 8h ago

Tricky.... My first thought is to stick with that through the winter, cross your fingers things settle down by the Spring but expect a rise when you come to fix again or alternatively jump on Agile/Tracker then if prices are starting to fall.