Compare gas providers in Queensland

Queensland is the largest producer of natural gas in Australia, although it only accounts for around 15% of Australia's consumption of piped gas. Most Queenslanders use bottled LNG, which makes up 90% of the state's consumption.

Depending on which provider you're with, you could be paying up to an average of $672 per year, while other plans may charge as little as $513 for an average household's usage. That's a saving of up to $159.

Best gas provider in Queensland

If you're living in Queensland, the 3 best gas providers are Globird Energy, AGL and Discover Energy.

Although "best" is up for debate, we based our choices on plan prices and how many complaints each one had. GloBird had very few complaints and was the cheapest, while Discover cost the same but had a higher proportion of complaints. AGL took the second spot because of its gigantic customer base as well as a relatively low number of complaints, although it was more expensive.

Globird Energy Boost

AGL Value Saver

Discover Energy

• How did we rank these best gas providers?

  We reviewed the price, complaints and popularity score (how many customers they have) to rank Queensland gas providers. The weighting used to determine the rankings was:

  • Basic plan price: 70%
  • Complaints: 20%
  • Popularity/number of customers: 10%

  Basic gas plan price. The prices we've used (true as of 2 March 2022) are based on a residential customer living in Brisbane (we used the postcode 4000) using 25MJ per day. The estimated cost considers any conditional discounts. Keep in mind these are just estimates and your costs may vary depending on your usage.

  Complaints. Our main source of truth is the Annual Retail Markets Report (2020–2021) from AER. This report looks at complaints made to the 10 largest gas retailers available in Queensland.

  Popularity. We looked at gas providers with the highest number of customers, once again using the AER report to inform our rankings.

Cheapest gas providers in Queensland

The cheapest gas providers for Queenslanders are quite similar to our best picks above. You'll pay the least with Globird Energy and Discover Energy, followed by Alinta Energy.

Globird Energy Boost

Discover Energy

Alinta Energy HomeDeal Energy

Gas prices in Queensland: What should you expect to pay?

Queensland residents on Australian Gas Networks (AGN) paid a median of 7.74c/MJ with a market offer, while those with Allgas as their distributor paid 9.07c/MJ. These are the highest median rates paid for natural gas across all 5 states and territories included in the report.

However, your energy bills will always depend on the exact plan you have and how much gas you're consuming.

The median annual charge paid for gas in Queensland on AGN is $560, based on data from the Annual Retail Markets Report (2020–2021). This is for a household with the average gas consumption of 19.8MJ per day.

Fortunately, there isn't a huge range in prices for Queenslanders, with the prices bottoming out at $513 and rising to a maximum of $672. Choosing a good plan will save you money, regardless.

But that still means you stand the chance of saving up to $159 annually by comparing gas provider prices.

What's the average gas usage in Queensland?

The average Queensland household used an average of 7,238MJ per year, or 7.2GJ. This is the equivalent of 19.8MJ per day.

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Alinta Energy HomeDeal Energy		$1,380	$720	GreenPower Solar	More info	GreenPower Solar More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy Flexi Rate ePlus		$1,660	$720	GreenPower Solar Bundling	Get your quote More info	GreenPower Solar Bundling Get a quote More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...
AGL Value Saver		$1,410	$710	GreenPower Solar Bundling	Get your quoteMore info	GreenPower Solar Bundling Go to site More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy Living Energy Saver		$1,520	$750	GreenPower Solar	Get your quote More info	GreenPower Solar Get a quote More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...
Globird Energy Boost		$3,140	$1,040	Solar	Get your quoteMore info	Solar Go to site More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...
CovaU		$1,256	$560	GreenPower Solar	More info	GreenPower Solar More infoView details		loading Fetching your data...

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How do I get the best gas deals in Queensland?

If you're in the process of comparing gas retailers, you'll need to consider a few important things to get the best deal. Take note of:

• • • Your usage. Gas plans generally work on block pricing, where usage rates fall the more gas you use each day. If you have really high usage daily, you could benefit from a provider with cheap later blocks.
    • Supply charges. You'll be charged a flat fee simply for being connected to the network. If you don't use that much gas, it can be worthwhile to aim for a low supply charge.
    • Benefit/discount periods. A number of plans have discounts that depend on you meeting conditions (like paying on time) or end after 12 months. Be careful of plans with low prices that are dependent on discounts which can later expire.

What gas rebates are available in Queensland?

Frequently asked questions

• How do I know if gas is available at my address?

  If you're somewhere south of the Brisbane River and north of the New South Wales border, or in Toowoomba or Oakey, your gas distributor is probably Allgas. You can check if gas is available at your address using Allgas' online tool.

  For those in the Brisbane CBD, Ipswich or north of the Brisbane River including the Northern Region (Rockhampton and Gladstone), the gas distributor is Australian Gas Networks (AGN). You can enter your address into AGN's address checker here to see if gas is available.

  If gas is confirmed at your location, you should be able to call a gas retailer and order a natural gas plan.

• Is it cheaper to bundle gas with electricity or other utilities?

  This will depend on who you're buying gas from.

  A handful of providers may provide a bundling discount when you buy both gas and another utility (such as Internet or electricity) from them on the same account. That said, this won't always be cheaper overall, since buying each utility separately could net you better deals.

  It's always worth comparing your options before buying.

• How do I read my gas meter?

  This will depend on the meter type that you have:

  • • • Metric meter (digits, no dials). Read every digit from left to right, including leading zeros. These meters measure usage in cubic metres.
      • Imperial meter (dials, no digits). Read the number on the first 4 dials, left to right. If the hand is in between 2 numbers, take the lower number. If it's between 0 and 9, read it as 9. These meters measure usage in cubic feet.
      • Hot water meter. While hot water meters can come in many forms, you should read all numbers from left to right and include all leading zeros (including both black and red numbers).

  No matter what meter you have, the meter number should match the one that's listed on your energy bill.

• How much does a gas connection cost in Queensland?

  If the property already has a gas connection installed and you're just having it switched on, you'll usually pay a one-time fee set by your distributor. Australian Gas Networks, for example, charges $75 to switch gas on at your property.

  If the property needs an entirely new connection, you can either apply through your builder if it's a new property, or contact the distributor directly.

  So long as only a simple extension from a nearby gas main is needed, Australian Gas Networks will hook up your property for free. However, complications like pipes running through other people's properties or from major roads may require a negotiated fee.

• What gas installation regulations in Queensland do I need to know about?

  Residents of Queensland don't need to know the regulations concerning gasfitting in Queensland, as these are all handled by builders and installers.

  However, when you're getting a new gas connection installed you should make sure you own the property where it's getting installed as well as ensuring that the pipe won't be laid over anybody else's property.