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. GB Energy ’s survey follows a call by Nick Boles , Consumer Minister , that “comparison tools should be transparent if they receive payments from suppliers”.
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. GB Energy’s survey follows a call by Consumer Minister, Nick Boles, that “comparison tools should be transparent if they receive payments from suppliers”.