Cheapest gas rates in Ballarat

Are you paying too much for gas in Ballarat?

In Victoria, the average annual gas bill in 2023 was over $1,900. And a typical gas home uses 50,743 Megajoules (MJ) each year. You should also know, that unlike electricity where regulations require energy providers to cap prices at a default offer, gas retailers are free to charge what they want. As a consequence, there is a significant gap between the cheapest gas plans available in Ballarat and the most expensive.

How much can you save by switching gas providers in Ballarat?

According to the Australian Energy Regulator’s 2022-23 Annual report “Savings are available for customers who move.” Average households in Ballarat served by the AusNet gas network could save a staggering $844 per year by switching from the most expensive standing offer to the cheapest market offer*. Of course, almost 90% of Victorian gas households are already on market offers, but that is no guarantee they are on a good deal. Switching from the worst market offer to the very best gas deal would save as much as $826 a year.* So, if you are shopping for the cheapest gas in Ballarat, there can be significant savings on offer.

*Source: Australian Energy Regulator’s 2022-23 Annual report. Figure 2.14: Gas Market offers – AusNet Services (Vic)

Compare the cheapest gas rates for Ballarat and save

If you want to compare the cheapest gas prices you’ve come to the right place. WATTever is Australia’s largest publisher of retail energy pricing information. We’ve summarised the cheapest gas usage rates available for residential customers in Ballarat for each retailer. This information covers all retailers publicly listed plans

Be aware that gas usage rates are typically charged in blocks, so a single rate may not be the whole story. To find the best deal, click here for WATTever’s hassle-free online comparison to see a personalised cost ranking of the cheapest gas plans for your unique usage. It’s the easiest way to see which gas deals hit the sweet spot for your situation.

Cheapest gas rates by retailer in Ballarat (VIC AusNet Services West network)

Not in the AusNet Services West gas network? Click here to view rates for all gas networks in Victoria.

^ Rates shown are per MJ and include GST and all available discounts. Plans are updated weekly from retailer's Basic Plan Information Documents (BPIDs)/Energy Price Fact Sheets.
*The Reference Price is calculated based on the estimated cost for a household using:
NSW - 19,978 MJ of gas p.a.
VIC - 50,743 MJ of gas p.a.
QLD - 7,649 MJ of gas p.a.
SA - 22,321 MJ of gas p.a.
ACT - 36,936 MJ of gas p.a.
TAS - 36.936 MJ of gas p.a.
WA - 18,542 MJ of gas p.a.
Source: Benchmark household gas usage from the AER (Australia Energy Regulator)