Cheapest gas rates on the Gold Coast

Are you paying too much for gas on the Gold Coast?

In SE Queensland, the average annual gas bill in 2023 was $784. And the typical gas home uses 7,649 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 on the Gold Coast and the most expensive.

How much can you save by switching gas providers on the Gold Coast?

According to the Australian Energy Regulator’s 2022-23 Annual report “Savings are available for customers who move.” Average households in SE Queensland served by the Allgas Energy network could save $175 per year by switching from the most expensive standing offer to the cheapest market offer*. So, if you are shopping for the cheapest gas on the Gold Coast Coast, there can be real savings on offer.

*Source: Australian Energy Regulator’s 2022-23 Annual report. Appendix 8: Median market offer charts Allgas (Qld)

Compare the cheapest gas rates for the Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast (Allgas Energy network)

Not in the Allgas Energy gas network? Click here to view rates for all gas networks in Queensland.

Consumer Code	Network	Retailer	Usage Block 1 Rate	Supply Charge	Reference Price *	WMO Reference Price
RES001	Allgas Energy	Alinta Energy	3.83c	101.18c	662	662
RES001	Allgas Energy	CovaU	3.99c	124.30c	759	759
RES001	Allgas Energy	GloBird Energy	5.76c	131.24c	920	920
RES001	Allgas Energy	Origin Energy	3.69c	109.89c	683	683
RES001	Allgas Energy	Red Energy	3.68c	115.78c	704	704
RES001	Allgas Energy	AGL	3.88c	123.18c	646	646

^ 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)