Research by GB Energy published today suggests that comparison sites are being unfair to consumers by hiding the cheapest energy deals. Looking for credit card or current account deals? Such sites only show deals from firms that pay them commission. The research reveals that 59 per cent of those switching energy suppliers had no idea that price comparison sites don’t show the cheapest energy deals available unless the supplier pays them a fee. “Consumers should be able to compare prices and find out if they can save money or not.
Research by GB Energy published today suggests that comparison sites are being unfair to consumers by hiding the cheapest energy deals. Such sites only show deals from firms that pay them commission. The research reveals that 59 per cent of those switching energy suppliers had no idea that price comparison sites don’t show the cheapest energy deals available unless the supplier pays them a fee. “Consumers should be able to compare prices and find out if they can save money or not.