Finding the “best” gas company in Victoria is not about picking a single retailer that suits everyone. It is about choosing the retailer and plan that best matches your usage, meter type, location and risk preferences, while avoiding nasty surprises like high daily supply charges, conditional discounts you never qualify for, or contract rollovers onto higher rates.
Victoria has a competitive gas market, which means there are often multiple offers available, but it also means you need to compare plans properly to get a real saving.
If you want help making sense of your bill and comparing plans side by side, Zembl can run a Victoria gas compare review and, if you choose to proceed, handle the switching paperwork for you.
What “best gas company” means in Victoria
In practice, the best gas company for a Victorian home or business is the retailer that offers the best overall value for your circumstances, including:
- Competitive pricing: usage rates and daily supply charges that stack up based on your real consumption.
- Contract terms that suit you: fixed vs variable pricing, term length, exit fees and rollover conditions.
- Billing and support: clear billing, accessible service, and easy-to-manage payment options.
- Eligibility and conditions: discounts you can actually meet, such as pay on time discounts, direct debit discounts, or bundle conditions.
Many people focus on the cents per MJ rate only. In Victoria, the daily supply charge can be just as important, especially for low-to-medium usage sites.
How the Victorian gas market works
Most Victorian customers are connected to a gas distribution network (the “poles and pipes” part of the system) such as Australian Gas Networks, AusNet Services or Multinet. Your distributor maintains the network, but you can usually choose your retailer, which is the company you pay.
Because retailers compete for customers, market offers can change regularly. If you have not compared in a while, it is common to find you are on an older plan that is no longer sharp, or you have rolled onto a higher priced rate after a benefit period ended.
What to check on your gas bill before you compare
Before you can judge which gas company is best for your site, it helps to pull a recent bill and note a few key items. If you are not sure where to find them, Zembl’s guide on how to read your energy bill explains the common line items and meter identifiers.
1) Usage charges (c/MJ)
This is the variable part of your bill, the amount you pay per megajoule (MJ) of gas used. Some plans have a single rate, others have blocks or tiers.
2) Daily supply charge (c/day)
This is a fixed cost you pay every day just to stay connected. If your site uses little gas for part of the year, the supply charge can drive a surprisingly large portion of annual cost.
3) Discounts and conditions
Check whether your discount is conditional (for example, only applies if you pay on time). If you miss the condition occasionally, the effective price you pay may be much higher than the advertised discount suggests.
4) Contract and benefit end dates
Look for the contract end date or benefit end date, then consider comparing before renewal, when retailers often reprice.
5) Your gas meter identifier (MIRN)
In Victoria, the gas meter number is usually your MIRN. Having it available can make it easier to confirm your supply details when comparing offers.
Key factors to compare when choosing a gas retailer in Victoria
Total annual cost, not just the headline rate
The simplest way to compare is to model what you would have paid over the last 12 months on each plan. A slightly higher usage rate can still be cheaper overall if the daily supply charge is meaningfully lower, or if the plan structure aligns better to your usage pattern.
Fixed vs variable pricing
Some offers have rates that can change, while others provide more price certainty for a period. For many businesses, “best” means balancing price and predictability.
Exit fees and move-out flexibility
If you might relocate premises, check exit fees and whether you can transfer the plan, or whether the contract ends if you move.
Billing features and support
Consider how you want to manage the account, for example e-billing, direct debit, BPAY, or payment plans. Service matters if you have multiple sites, or you are frequently reconciling invoices.
Victorian consumer protections and comparison tools
Victoria has strong energy consumer protections. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) regulates key parts of the market, and the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) helps resolve complaints if something goes wrong.
If you want a government-run tool to check offers, Victorian Energy Compare is the Victorian Government’s independent energy comparison website. Many customers use it to sense-check pricing before switching.
For businesses, especially multi-site portfolios, the “best” plan often depends on tariff structures and contract conditions that are easier to evaluate with an expert review.
Who are the main gas retailers in Victoria?
The retailers available to you depend on your location and meter type. In Victoria you will typically see a mix of large national brands and smaller challenger retailers competing with different price structures and discounts.
Rather than trying to shortlist retailers by brand alone, it is usually more effective to compare offers based on your usage and network area, because the same retailer can have materially different pricing between distribution zones.
How Zembl helps you find the best gas company in Victoria
Zembl helps Victorian homes and businesses compare gas plans and switch to a competitive offer, without spending hours collecting quotes yourself.
When you request a review, we:
- Analyse your usage and current rates using your bill data
- Compare suitable offers from our panel of retailers for your Victorian distribution zone
- Explain the key differences, including supply charges, discount conditions and contract terms
- Handle the switching process if you decide to proceed
You can also explore related guides if you are comparing more broadly:
- Cheapest gas provider Victoria
- Energy compare Victoria (gas and electricity)
Quick checklist: choosing the best gas company for your site
- Do you know your annual usage (MJ) and your daily supply charge?
- Are discounts conditional, and do you reliably meet the conditions?
- Is the offer priced for your distribution zone, not a different part of Victoria?
- Are there exit fees, and does the term suit your situation?
- Have you compared the estimated annual cost, not just the usage rate?
Get a free gas plan comparison for Victoria
If you want to find the best gas company for your Victorian home or business, the fastest way is to compare plans using your actual bill data.
Send Zembl a recent bill and we will run a free, no-obligation comparison, talk you through the most competitive options available through our panel, and handle the switch if you choose to go ahead.
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